Sleepwalking occurs in stage __________ sleep, whereas nightmares occur in stage __________ sleep.
A) N3, R
B) N1, N2
C) R, N3
D) N2, N1

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Sleepwalking, also known as somnambulism, occurs during non-REM stage 3 sleep, which is also known as N3. Nightmares, on the other hand, occur during REM sleep. Therefore, the correct option is A, where sleepwalking occurs in N3 sleep, and nightmares occur in REM or R sleep.

Sleepwalking Occurs in Stage __________ Sleep, Whereas Nightmares Occur in Stage