The scientific study of dreams is a challenge, as dreams are experienced subjectively. Perhaps dreams can never be studied directly, just people's reports of dreams. Individuals differ in how well they can do this.
Some people have difficulty remembering their dreams.
Personal Study of Dreams Scientific Study of Dreams Studying the Content of Dreams Studying Dream Differences in Recall Ability Influencing the Content of Dreams Try an experiment Have several of your friends watch a television program, then write down the story they have just seen. Compare the different reports in terms of length and details that are included or omitted. Go a step further and ask your friends to write down the next dream they remember. Even though it is difficult to study dreams, there are many reasons why researchers do so. Dreaming is a creative experience that we spend a third of our lives doing.