Lance Is in REM Sleep

question 6

Multiple Choice

Lance is in REM sleep. An EEG shows an active brain, but he remains mostly still. He is wakened during this REM sleep and has a brief frightening moment when he feels unable to move. Lance has just experienced an episode of __________.

• A) sleep paralysis
• B) night terrors
• C) hypnagogic movement
• D) delta wave paralysis

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