Dan Is an Overweight, Middle-Aged History Professor Who Snores Loudly

question 188

Multiple Choice

Dan is an overweight, middle-aged history professor who snores loudly and periodically stops breathing during sleep. Dan has a condition known as

• A) narcolepsy.
• B) sleep apnea.
• C) periodic limb movement disorder.
• D) hypersomnia.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Dissonance

The psychological discomfort experienced from holding two or more conflicting beliefs, values, or attitudes.

Contradictory Cognitions

Holding two or more psychological beliefs, ideas, or values that are in conflict with one another.

Social Norms

The unwritten rules that govern the behavior of individuals within a society, guiding what is considered acceptable or unacceptable.

Conform

The act of adjusting one’s behavior or thinking to match those of others or to meet societal standards.