Reality testing and the mnemonic induction of lucid dreams: Findings from the national Australian lucid dream induction study.
Denholm Jay Adventure-Heart, Paul Delfabbro, Michael Proeve, Philip Mohr
Dreaming September 1, 2017 DOI: 10.1037/drm0000059 via OpenAlex
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractLucid dreaming can be learned and offers many potential uses, but research has been hindered by unreliable methods to induce it. This study thoroughly examines three of the most promising cognitive techniques for lucid dream induction, comparing their effectiveness and reliability.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Comparative study Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Topics | Lucid dreaming |
| Keywords | Mnemonic Psychoanalysis Cognitive psychology Psychotherapist |
| Citations | 28 |
| Key finding | Three cognitive lucid dream induction techniques were investigated for their effectiveness and reliability. |
Abstract
Lucid dreaming is a learnable skill and has a wide range of potential applications. However, research in this area has been limited by a lack of effective and reliable lucid dream induction techniques. The present study provides a thorough investigation into 3 of the most promising cognitive lucid d