What Is the Cause of Nocturnal Panic

question 34

Multiple Choice

What is the cause of nocturnal panic?

• A)The change to slow-wave sleep produces physical sensations of "letting go" that are frightening to the individual.
• B)Nightmares induce panic in those with panic disorder.
• C)Repression of dream material because of trauma causes the panic.
• D)A condition called isolated sleep paralysis causes the panic.

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Definitions:

Projection

A defense mechanism where an individual attributes their own undesired feelings, thoughts, or impulses onto someone else.

Perception

The process by which individuals organize and interpret their sensory impressions to give meaning to their environment.

Self-Efficacy

An individual’s belief in their own capability to execute behaviors necessary to produce specific performance attainments.

Attribution Theory

A theory focused on how people interpret and understand their own behavior and the behavior of others by attributing causes to actions.