Regarding Sleep Paralysis, Which of the Following Statements Is/are TRUE

question 88

Multiple Choice

Regarding sleep paralysis, which of the following statements is/are TRUE?

• A)Sleep paralysis normally prevents us from moving during REM sleep.
• B)During "waking paralysis" episodes, people may have hypnopompic hallucinations or out-of-body experiences or feel like they are being suffocated.
• C)During "waking paralysis" episodes, some people believe they have been abducted by space aliens, visited by angels or demons, or been sexually abused.
• D)All of these statements are true.

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Definitions:

Fight-or-Flight

A physiological response to perceived harmful events, attacks, or threats to survival, leading to an increase in heart rate, energy levels, and alertness.

Learned Reaction

A behavior or response developed as a result of experience.

Environmental Stressor

Elements within the environment that cause stress or discomfort to individuals, potentially affecting their health and well-being.

Stress

The psychological and physical strain or tension experienced by an individual in response to challenging or demanding situations.