For the Past Week, Laura Has Had Difficulty Falling Asleep

question 56

Multiple Choice

For the past week, Laura has had difficulty falling asleep at night. Even though she goes to bed at her usual time, she lays awake for several hours before she finally drifts off to sleep. It appears that Laura is experiencing ​

• A)narcolepsy.
• B)sleep apnea. ​
• C)insomnia. ​
• D)night terrors. ​

Recognize the importance of syntax in structuring sentences and phrases in language.

Understand semantics and its role in language for conveying meaning.

Differentiate between the symbolic and functional aspects of language.

Appreciate the variation in phoneme usage across languages and its implications for language learning.

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Definitions:

Tension

The state of being stretched tight or the mental or emotional strain.

Complete Tetanus

A state of sustained muscle contraction without relaxation, usually induced by rapid, repeated stimulation.

Incomplete Tetanus

A state of muscle contraction characterized by rapid, continuous twitching of the muscle which does not reach maximal strength.

Partially Relaxed

A physiological state where muscles display a reduction in tension without being fully at rest, maintaining some degree of activation.