Sleep Apnea Is a Disorder in Which

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Multiple Choice

Sleep apnea is a disorder in which:

• A) a person suddenly falls asleep without warning during the day.
• B) a person has difficulty waking from sleep in the morning.
• C) a person periodically stops breathing during sleep.
• D) a person experiences bursts of aggressive behaviour during sleep.

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Definitions:

Other Specified

A phrase used in diagnostic classification to indicate conditions that don't meet the full criteria for a specific disorder but still cause significant distress or impairment.

Unspecified Disorders

Disorders that do not fit into the existing categories within diagnostic criteria, often used when the specific details are unclear.

Compensatory Behaviour

Actions taken to make up for or to conceal behaviors, thoughts, or feelings that are considered undesirable.

Bulimia Nervosa

An eating disorder characterized by episodes of binge eating followed by compensatory behaviors such as purging to prevent weight gain.