Manifest Content: The manifest content refers to the literal storyline or events that occur in a dream. For example, if you dreamed about flying, the manifest content would be the act of flying itself.
Latent Content: The latent content refers to the underlying symbolic meaning behind the events in a dream. It represents unconscious wishes, desires, and conflicts that are disguised by symbolism. Using our flying dream example again, the latent content might represent a desire for freedom or escapism.
Free Association: Free association is a technique used in psychoanalysis where patients freely express their thoughts without censorship or judgment. It helps uncover unconscious material that may be related to dreams and their interpretation.