As John drifts off to sleep, he sometimes experiences images of his old dog Freckles running around the yard. This is an example of a
A)hypnagogic state.
B)hypnotic state.
C)hallucination.
D)delusion.

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These are hypnagogic images, which are visual, auditory or sensory experiences that occur as a person transitions from wakefulness to sleep. They are a normal part of the process of falling asleep and are not pathological in nature.

As John Drifts Off to Sleep, He Sometimes Experiences Images