What are Adler's views on the theory of dreams?

Adler, a disciple of Freud, carved out his own territory in dream theory research, just like his mentor. He believed that dreams are self-deception and self-hypnosis. Adler viewed dreams as a part of the psychological activity of the human body, a means to stir up internal emotions and fulfill desires that are suppressed in waking life.

In Adler's perspective, dreams are an extension of daytime activities. Every daytime behavior has a direction, and in dreams, this direction becomes even clearer, serving as a rehearsal for future events. Regarding dream symbolism and cultural influences, Adler believed that specific societies have specific dream contents, and he maintained that dream content is derived from reality.