Which of the following statements does NOT describe the sweat lodge ceremony of the Sioux Indians?
a. It is meant to cleanse the body and mind.
b. It is performed in a dark coal-heated chamber.
c. It often brings about an altered state of consciousness.
d. It often causes a sensory overload that can lead to cataplexy.
ANSWER: d
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