A Condition in Which Individuals Fall Suddenly into REM Sleep

question 273

Multiple Choice

A condition in which individuals fall suddenly into REM sleep in the midst of waking activities is called

• A) narcolepsy.
• B) somnambulism.
• C) insomnia.
• D) sleep apnea.

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Definitions:

Discrimination Learning

A type of learning process where an organism learns to respond differently to various stimuli that are not identical.

Discriminative Stimuli

Stimuli that signal the availability of reinforcement or punishment, guiding organisms in making responses that are likely to be rewarded.

Occasion-setting Stimulus

A stimulus that indicates whether a particular behavior will be reinforced or not, acting as a signal or cue for the appropriate response.

Food Preference

The selection of certain foods over others, often influenced by cultural, biological, and individual factors.