Many psychologists reject Freud’s view that dreams
typically represent unconscious wishes and
particular objects, and events in a dream are
symbolic. Instead, they believe that the direct, overt
action of a dream is the local point of its meaning.
For example, a dream in which we have not studied
for an exam does not relate to unconscious,
unacceptable wishes. ---- Even more complex
dreams can often be interpreted in terms of
everyday concerns and stress.