__________ Is Caused by an Abnormality in the Part of the Brain

question 175

Multiple Choice

__________ is caused by an abnormality in the part of the brain that regulates sleep, and it appears to have a genetic component.

• A) Sleep terror
• B) Somniloquy
• C) Sleep apnea
• D) Narcolepsy

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Definitions:

Mental Disorder

A health condition characterized by altered thinking, mood, or behavior associated with distress or impaired functioning.

Severe Fear

An intense feeling of dread or apprehension, often in response to a particular object, place, or situation perceived as extremely threatening.

Diathesis-Stress Model

A psychological theory that explains behavior as both a result of biological and genetic factors ("diathesis") and life experiences ("stress").

Developmental Trajectory

The course of development taken by an individual or group over time, often studied in psychological and educational contexts.