Question

first read: comprehension
identify the choice that best answers the question.
according to \sleep paralysis: a waking nightmare,\ what is sleep paralysis?
a. a condition in which a sleeper is incapable of dreaming
b. a condition in which a sleeper walks and talks while asleep
c. a condition in which a sleeper feels awake but cannot move
d. a condition in which a sleeper thrashes about while sleeping

Explanation:

Sleep paralysis is a phenomenon where a person feels awake but is unable to move. Option A is incorrect as sleep paralysis doesn't prevent dreaming. Option B describes sleepwalking (somnambulism). Option D is more related to violent movements during sleep like in some parasomnias. Only option C correctly captures the essence of sleep paralysis.

Answer:

C. a condition in which a sleeper feels awake but cannot move