Upon just waking up, you report a vivid visual event. What term do psychologists use for such phenomena?
A) hypnotic illusion
B) positive hallucination
C) hypnogogic images or hallucinations
D) hypnopompic image

Question

Upon just waking up, you report a vivid visual event. What term do psychologists use for such phenomena?
A) hypnotic illusion 
B) positive hallucination
C) hypnogogic images or hallucinations 
D) hypnopompic image

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Hypnogogic images or hallucinations refer to vivid visual, auditory or tactile experiences that occur during the transition from wakefulness to sleep. These experiences often occur when just waking up, and can include a range of sensations such as vivid colors or patterns, flashes of light, and even auditory hallucinations.

Upon Just Waking Up, You Report a Vivid Visual Event