Regarding episodes that occur during sleep paralysis, which of the following statements is FALSE?
A) During these episodes, some people who have sleep-related hallucinations believe they have been abducted by space aliens or sexually abused.
B) Earlier in history, people interpreted the hallucinated intruders in these episodes as angels, demons, or witches.
C) A person who experiences the hallucinations, bizarre suffocating, or "out-of-body" experiences while in sleep paralysis have a condition known as REM behavior disorder.
D) By studying these hallucinations that accompany sleep paralysis, psychologists hope to offer natural explanations for many experiences that might otherwise seem supernatural or paranormal.

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Sleep paralysis and REM behavior disorder are two distinct conditions. Sleep paralysis is the temporary inability to move or speak while falling asleep or waking up, while REM behavior disorder is a disorder that causes people to physically act out their dreams while asleep.

Regarding Episodes That Occur During Sleep Paralysis, Which of the Following