Valerie Has Episodes in Which She Experiences a Sudden and Irresistible

question 15

Multiple Choice

Valerie has episodes in which she experiences a sudden and irresistible urge to sleep during normal waking periods. Valerie most likely suffers from

• A) narcolepsy.
• B) hypersomnia.
• C) cretinism.
• D) a lack of REM rebound.

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Definitions:

Affirmative Defense

A defense in which the defendant introduces evidence to negate or reduce liability, rather than simply denying the plaintiff's allegations.

Answer

A defendant’s response to a plaintiff’s complaint.

Cross-Claim

A claim brought against a co-party in the same side of a legal action, asserting wrongdoing that contributed to the original lawsuit.

Counterclaim

A claim made by a defendant against a plaintiff in a legal proceeding.