Sleep state misperception is sometimes referred to as paradoxical insomnia. This is because people with the condition
A) spend little to no time in REM stage sleep (i.e., paradoxical sleep).
B) believe they cannot sleep enough, but there is no physiological or medical evidence to support this.
C) shows signs of extreme sleep deprivation, but believe they sleep a sufficient amount.
D) get very little sleep, but show no signs of sleep deprivation.

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Sleep state misperception, or paradoxical insomnia, is characterized by the belief that one is not getting enough sleep, despite evidence to the contrary. This can lead to anxiety and other negative consequences, as the individual continues to worry about their perceived lack of sleep. The term "paradoxical" refers to the fact that despite feeling as though they are not sleeping enough, there is no objective evidence to support this belief.

Sleep State Misperception Is Sometimes Referred to as Paradoxical Insomnia