Sleep paralysis occurs during:
A)periods of full wakefulness.
B)the transition from sleep to wakefulness.
C)Stage 3 sleep.
D)Stage 4 sleep.

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Sleep paralysis occurs during the transition from sleep to wakefulness, specifically during REM (rapid eye movement) sleep when the body is paralyzed to prevent acting out dreams. When the transition from REM sleep to wakefulness is disrupted, the paralysis can continue, resulting in sleep paralysis.

Sleep Paralysis Occurs During