Sleepwalking and sleep terrors are _____ that tend to occur in _____.
A) parasomnias; stages 3 and 4 NREM sleep
B) parasomnias; REM sleep
C) dyssomnias; stages 1 and 2 NREM sleep
D) dyssomnias; REM sleep

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Sleepwalking and sleep terrors are parasomnias, which are behaviors or experiences that occur during sleep. They tend to occur during stages 3 and 4 NREM sleep, which are deep sleep stages. Dyssomnias are disorders of sleep-wake schedule regulation, such as insomnia or sleep apnea. REM sleep is a stage of sleep associated with dreaming, and disorders such as nightmares and REM sleep behavior disorder occur during this stage.

Sleepwalking and Sleep Terrors Are _____ That Tend to Occur