Sleep Paralysis: A Waking Nightmare

What does the word 'nightmare' now mean?

• A good dream

• A bad dream

• A pleasant experience

• A relaxing sleep

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In which century was the term 'nightmare' originally used to refer to a supernatural being?

• Twelfth century

• Thirteenth century

• Fourteenth century

• Fifteenth century

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What signal does your brain send to your muscles when you dream?

• To move rapidly

• To go limp

• To tense up

• To wake up

What is one of the additional symptoms of sleep paralysis?

• Increased heart rate

• Difficulty breathing

• Increased energy

• Deep sleep

What powerful emotion do people often feel during sleep paralysis?

• Joy

• Fear

• Excitement

• Calmness

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What do the symptoms of sleep paralysis help explain in recent years?

• Stories of alien abduction

• Stories of sleepwalking

• Stories of insomnia

• Stories of night terrors

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What is Lexi Tucker currently working on?

• A novel

• A book about sleepwalking

• A book about the causes and effects of sleepwalking

• A book about dreams

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What genre does the document belong to?

• Fiction

• Expository Nonfiction

• Fantasy

• Mystery

What is another name for sleep paralysis mentioned in the passage?

• Night Terror Syndrome

• Old Hag Syndrome

• Sleep Apnea

• REM Disorder

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Who is the psychologist mentioned in the passage?

• Sigmund Freud

• Carl Jung

• Chris French

• B.F. Skinner

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