AP PSYCHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Stage 1 NREM sleep During this stage, it is common to experience strange sensations known as hypnogogic hallucinations, such as a feeling of falling and sudden muscle contractions. This stage typically lasts between 5-10 minutes before the individual progresses to the next stages of sleep.

Detailed explanation-2: -Hypnagogic hallucinations are possible during stage 1 of non-REM as an individual transitions from wakefulness to sleep. Hypnagogic hallucinations are described as dream-like episodes affected by stimuli of the immediate environment (like light and sounds) and by events happening briefly before sleep onset.

Detailed explanation-3: -Hypnogogic hallucinations are brief hallucinations that take place as you’re falling asleep. They’re common and usually nothing to worry about. They’re usually visual in nature, such as images of patterns, shapes or flashing lights. Appointments 866.588.2264. Request an Appointment.

Detailed explanation-4: -Hypnagogic hallucinations, also sometimes referred to as waking dreams, are a type of hallucination that occurs as a person is drifting off to sleep. In general, hallucinations involve seeing, hearing, feeling, or smelling something that is not actually present.