> How does one know that you don't create the dream at the point that you're explaining it? Like a false memory.
That's a good question, especially since the "people who can frequently recall their dreams tend to be more creative". It might be a self-report effect.
Another thing that the article seems to skip is the fact that it's doesn't try to measure only recall, but also the actual presence of dreams (you can't recall if you don't dream). There's no way to tell the difference. Plus the usual limitations of such studies: the manipulation (short sleep for the measurements and sleep deprivation in the non-measurement period), and bad statistical practices (NHST, calling higher p values proof of absence).
That's a good question, especially since the "people who can frequently recall their dreams tend to be more creative". It might be a self-report effect.
Another thing that the article seems to skip is the fact that it's doesn't try to measure only recall, but also the actual presence of dreams (you can't recall if you don't dream). There's no way to tell the difference. Plus the usual limitations of such studies: the manipulation (short sleep for the measurements and sleep deprivation in the non-measurement period), and bad statistical practices (NHST, calling higher p values proof of absence).