Scottish psychologists at the University of Glasgow have studied the relationship between dream content and negative personality traits. It turns out that the dreams of grumpy people are often filled with aggression, sexuality and a sense of grandeur. To work published In the scientific journal Dreaming.
Scientists decided to find out what representatives of the so-called “dark triad” of personal qualities – narcissism, Machiavellianism and subclinical psychopathy – dream of. Those with these traits are often callous, tend to manipulate and exploit other people’s emotions, are obsessed with self-importance, and may also enjoy hurting and inflicting pain on others.
Participants in the study were asked to rate the frequency of dreams associated with sex, fighting, and feelings of grandeur. In addition, the volunteers completed two tests to test their personality traits.
Psychologists have discovered a connection between the dream plot and the character traits of the representatives of the “dark triad”. According to experts, dreams reflect these people’s sense of self.
Experts also noted that recurrent visions of violence, power, or erotic experience do not necessarily indicate psychopathy or a desire to manipulate others. Sometimes this may be a dream under the influence of circumstances or impressions received in reality.
ancient scientists learned control the plan of a person’s sleep with the help of electrical impulses.