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Do people who are born blind, see in their dreams. if they do do they see in color ?
Tungamirai said:Does this mean that people who are born without one of there senses think differently and process information differentially?
Tungamirai said:Do people who are born blind, see in their dreams. if they do do they see in color ?
It is a common misconception that blind people do not have visual dreams. However, research has shown that blind individuals can indeed experience visual imagery in their dreams, even if they have never had sight before. The content of their dreams may be influenced by their other senses, such as touch and sound, but they can still have vivid and complex visual dreams.
Similar to the previous question, blind individuals can also experience colors in their dreams. These colors may not be based on their previous visual experiences, but rather on their emotions and associations with different colors. For example, a blind person may dream of a blue sky even though they have never seen the color before, because they associate it with calmness and tranquility.
The experience of dreams for blind individuals may vary depending on their level of blindness. Those who have been blind since birth may have more vivid and sensory-rich dreams, as their brain is not limited by visual input. On the other hand, those who became blind later in life may have more visual dreams, as their brain has already formed connections for visual processing.
Yes, blind individuals can have nightmares just like sighted individuals. Their nightmares may be influenced by their other senses, such as sounds or physical sensations, rather than visual stimuli. It is important to note that the content of someone's dream does not necessarily reflect their waking life experiences or fears.
There is no scientific evidence to suggest that blind individuals have more or less control over their dreams compared to sighted individuals. The ability to control dreams, also known as lucid dreaming, is a skill that can be learned and practiced by anyone, regardless of their visual abilities. It is a state of consciousness and not dependent on one's sensory experiences.