While you are watching TV, your mind begins to drift and you become increasingly drowsy. You know the television is on, but you cannot distinguish which program is on. Then, your friend says, "You're asleep." You quickly state, "No, I'm not," but you really were. The sleep stage described would be
A)REM sleep.
B)Stage 1 of NREM sleep.
C)Stage 2 of NREM sleep.
D)Stage 3 of NREM sleep.

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The scenario described fits Stage 1 of NREM sleep, characterized by the transition from wakefulness to sleep, where one can easily be awakened and might experience a sensation of falling or sudden muscle contractions. It's a light sleep stage where people might not even realize they've been sleeping.

While You Are Watching TV, Your Mind Begins to Drift