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Why do we forget dreams?
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Expert Answer
Dreams are primarily stored in short-term memory and fade quickly upon waking unless transferred to long-term storage. Neurochemical changes during REM sleep (low norepinephrine) may prevent memory consolidation. Waking during or immediately after dreams improves recall.
Key Insight
Dreams are primarily stored in short-term memory and fade quickly upon waking unless transferred to long-term storage.
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