Thread: Quizz on LDing

It'd be a good idea what kind of questions would you ask?

Well we could include a broad range of topics, like the history of LDing, theories about dreams in general, consciousness, induction of LDing, future lines of investigation..

Of course we would need also a collaboration from many people, as each of us has some field of experience and expertise

I don´t know about you guys, but when i take a test, i feel like my knowledge has consolidated, and my self-confidence increases

It's an interesting idea but wouldn't it be hard since many people have different experiences with their dreams? For example: Some might say that they can read text in lucid dreams while others say they can't. Some say they can dream spin to another location and others say spinning doesn't do anything

^^ I think as long as the quiz focused on facts (i.e., what is the sleep cycle? what WILD, DILD and MILD stand for?), history (i.e., who was LaBerge's co-author on EWOLD?), or common techniques (i.e., when is WBTB used?), there shouldn't be too much confusion or disagreement.

This does seem like a fun idea, VagalTone!

Would it be for here, for the forum? Sounds like a great idea.

Raven approves.

Ok guys, so let's begin ?


Well, i volunteer myself for making some questions about the history of LDing ( a very consensual topic perhaps ).

i will study the topic, and make a list of questions. Then i will post them on this thread for discussion, providing also the proper ( ? ) bibliographic references

Likewise, if anyone would like to pick up some topic feel free to do so and announce on this thread. I think it´s possible to have many people working on the same topic, since we will then review all the questions and avoid any unnecessary repetitions.
Edit: no need to choose a topic, we will accept random questions too.

I think we can sort questions according to their topic and difficulty. Then we can compile and mix it.

The important thing is that this quizz should be a collaboration between a large number of people, allowing enough topics to be included, different perspectives and idiosyncrasies.

I don´t want to suggest any deadlines. This should be for fun and for helping us learn something more.

So, waiting your suggestions and volunteer requests

edit: after Sageous suggestion, i think we can make less strict participation rules. So we would be happy to receive any question to include in the quizz. You don't need to choose a specific topic. Just answer to this thread. I will compile them on OP with permition from staff.

I don't know if they'll subscribe to a spefic topic, but I'll see if I can come up with a couple of questions about the popular transitions (WIlD/DEILD and DEILD), and maybe some mildly tougher stuff for the advanced/philosophical crowd.

But God only knows when I'll get to it, so be patient!

Originally Posted by Sageous

I don't know if they'll subscribe to a spefic topic, but I'll see if I can come up with a couple of questions about the popular transitions (WIlD/DEILD and DEILD), and maybe some mildly tougher stuff for the advanced/philosophical crowd.

But God only knows when I'll get to it, so be patient!

Yeah, that would be very cool !! Take your time Sageous, we will be grateful

Sounds real cool! Great idea Vagaltone!
I'll probably join when it's ready, probably, I'm not visiting here much anymore.

Originally Posted by LouaiB

Sounds real cool! Great idea Vagaltone!
I'll probably join when it's ready, probably, I'm not visiting here much anymore.

Much of the fun lies on making the quizz, so if you are still passionate about LDing and continue to study the subject it's not a great deal, just jot down a few interesting things

We need collaborators !! I will take Sageous advice and just ask you to submit random questions ( if possible with some references, links and so on )

Originally Posted by VagalTone

Much of the fun lies on making the quizz, so if you are still passionate about LDing and continue to study the subject it's not a great deal, just jot down a few interesting things

We need collaborators !! I will take Sageous advice and just ask you to submit random questions ( if possible with some references, links and so on )

Sure NP! I'll post them next time I come back (net only at this house :/)
Of course I'm still passionate about LDing! I'm saving all my lunch money and starving in school just to get that beautiful REM Dreamer!

Just to call atention to you guys that you can submit any question to include in the quizz, with or without possible answers.

Don't need to choose a specific topic, any random topic is good. I will review, compile them and update on the OP.

So, it's as easy as a question

Example: Sageous's question " Who was LaBerge's co-author on EWOLD ?

What discovery/ invention was not propelled by a dream ( as far as we know)?
A- sewing machine
B- benzene molecule structure
C- golf stick
D- Yesterday, by Beatles

OK I got one:
What substance is commonly used to increase dream vividness and awareness?
A.vitamin C
B.Melatonin
C.calcium
D.chloride phosphate

You still doing this quiz, Vagaltone? It's got kind of quiet here!

Just in case you are, here are a few I came up with; I hope some can work for you. ... let me know if you need an answer sheet!

Question:

1. What do the following acronyms stand for?
a. WILD: ________________________________
b. DILD: ________________________________
c. DEILD: _______________________________
d. MILD: ________________________________
e. WBTB: ________________________________
f. RC: ___________________________________
g. REM __________________________________
h. OBE ___________________________________
i. AP ____________________________________
j. DC ____________________________________

Multiple choice:

1. Which of the following is a lucid dreaming technique?
a. WILD
b. MILD
c. DEILD
d. DILD
e. all of the above.

2. Which of the following is the best time to attempt a WILD?
a. At bedtime.
b. while you are asleep.
c. after a brief waking period following several hours’ sleep.
d. after waking up in the morning from a restful, full nights’ sleep.

3. Which of the following are vital to a successful WILD?
a. Sleep Paralysis
b. Vibrations.
c. Hypnagogic Imagery
d. All of the above.
e. None of the above.

4. When is the best time for DILD?
a. When you go to sleep (first REM cycle).
b. After a WBTB.
c. Sometime during the night, even spontaneously.
d. During a nap.
e. All of the above.

5. Which of the following are helpful to a successful DILD?
a. Regular daytime practice of state tests/RC’s.
b. Strong expectations.
c. MILD.
d. None of the above.
e. All of the above.

6. Which of the following best defines lucid dreaming?
a. Really vivid dreams.
b. Dreams that are realer than real.
c. Having dreams that are easily recalled.
d. The presence of your waking awareness in a dream.
e. Dreams where your dream body can do amazing things.

More Questions:

1. Name one method for prolonging dreams, and why you think it works.

2. List three types of RC’s.

3. Describe the process of:
a. WILD
b. DILD
c. DEILD

4. What is self-awareness, and why does it matter in LD’ing?

5. Is WILD harder than DILD? If so, why?

6. What is an OBE, and how is it different than AP?

7. Aside from dream recall, what is the role of memory in lucid dreaming?

8. How many times a night does the average person dream?

9. Why is keeping a dream journal important for LD’ing?

10. How long can an LD last?

11. What is the role of expectation in LD’ing?

Very nice Sageous ! Yeah, this project is very alive on my mind, but the thread has been very quiet indeed.
I encourage more people to follow your example, and put one or more questions. The quizz can grow drop by drop...
I am currently reading " all about dreams" by Gayle Delaney and i hope to find some interesting questions about dreams in general to post here.

PS: yes, i would check the answer sheet sometimes but i am not that lazy

I got some questions I hope would work:

1.MILD depends on what part of the memory?
a. Semantic memory
b. Prospective memory
c. Episodic memory
d. None of the above

2. What dreaming process(or characteristic) was helpful to prove the existence of lucid dreaming?
a. Brain frequency
b. Eye movement during REM
c. Brain activity during REM (scanned using fmri)
d. All of the above

3. Lucid dreaming can help us:
a.overcome nightmares
b.find solutions for problems creatively
c. Life (or event) rehearsal
d. All of the above

4. The average for a person to get his first lucid dream is:
a.1-3 days
b.3-21 days
c.21-49 days
d.over 49 days

5. The dream scene we would be in during a false awakening is usually:
a. Last place we where in(place where we went to sleep)
b. Place that causes us most stress
c. Places we rarely visit
d.None of the above


Hope some of them are good. I'll surely contribute more later might use EWOLD since I have it and it's vast.