The disorder that is characterized by a failure of normal muscle paralysis, leading to violent actions during REM sleep, is called
A) periodic limb movement syndrome.
B) restless legs syndrome.
C) REM sleep behavior disorder.
D) sleep terror disorder.

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REM sleep behavior disorder is a disorder where normal muscle paralysis that occurs during REM sleep is absent, causing individuals to act out their dreams, including violent actions. Periodic limb movement syndrome and restless legs syndrome involve involuntary movements of the limbs during sleep, but not violent actions. Sleep terror disorder involves abrupt awakenings from sleep with intense fear and typically does not involve violent actions during sleep.

The Disorder That Is Characterized by a Failure of Normal