Which of the Following Statements Regarding Nightmares and Night Terrors

question 69

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding nightmares and night terrors is true?

• A) People experience roughly similar physiological arousal during nightmares and night terrors.
• B) People experience more physiological arousal during nightmares than during pleasant dreams.
• C) People experience more physiological arousal during nightmares than during night terrors.
• D) People experience more physiological arousal during night terrors than during nightmares.

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Definitions:

Amnesia

A condition characterized by memory loss that can be caused by brain injury, disease, or psychological trauma.

Analgesia

The inability to feel pain, often achieved through the use of medications.

Anesthesia

A medical technique that involves the use of drugs to block sensation, typically resulting in a loss of feeling or consciousness.

Central Nervous System

The part of the nervous system comprising the brain and spinal cord, controlling most functions of the body and mind.