What is daydreaming?
Q: What is daydreaming?
A: Daydreaming is a short-term detachment from one's immediate surroundings where a person's contact with reality is blurred, and external reality is second to a visionary fantasy.
Q: How many types of daydreams are there?
A: There are many types of daydreams, and there is no agreed definition.
Q: Are daydreams under conscious control of a person?
A: Yes, daydreams are under conscious control, so they differ from dreams but do have a kind of dream-like fantasy quality.
Q: Is daydreaming normal in children?
A: Yes, although daydreaming in children may be frowned upon by parents and teachers, it seems quite normal.
Q: Is there any evidence to suggest the association of daydreaming with mental health?
A: Yes, there is evidence which suggests daydreaming is associated with mental health and stability.
Q: What is the characteristic common to all forms of daydreaming?
A: The characteristic that is common to all forms of daydreaming is a mild separation from the person's surroundings.
Q: What is external reality in daydreaming?
A: In daydreaming, external reality is second to a visionary fantasy.
