Regarding Episodes That Occur During Sleep Paralysis, Which of the Following

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Multiple Choice

Regarding episodes that occur during sleep paralysis, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A) During these episodes, some people who have sleep-related hallucinations believe they have been abducted by space aliens or sexually abused.
• B) Earlier in history, people interpreted the hallucinated intruders in these episodes as angels, demons, or witches.
• C) A person who experiences the hallucinations, bizarre suffocating, or "out-of-body" experiences while in sleep paralysis have a condition known as REM behavior disorder.
• D) By studying these hallucinations that accompany sleep paralysis, psychologists hope to offer natural explanations for many experiences that might otherwise seem supernatural or paranormal.

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