Three Hours After Going to Sleep, Shoshanna's Heart Rate Increases

question 46

Multiple Choice

Three hours after going to sleep, Shoshanna's heart rate increases, her breathing becomes more rapid, and her eyes move rapidly under her closed lids. Research suggests that Shoshanna is

• A) dreaming.
• B) emitting delta waves.
• C) exhibiting a sleep spindle.
• D) experiencing a night terror.

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Definitions:

Somatization Disorder

A psychological disorder characterized by the presence of physical symptoms that have no identifiable physical cause, often linked to emotional distress.

Hypokinesia

A condition characterized by reduced movement or slowness of movement, often associated with Parkinson's disease.

Disorganized Behavior

Exhibiting actions that are erratic or inappropriate for the situation, often seen in schizophrenia and other psychiatric disorders.

Catatonic Behavior

a type of behavior observed in schizophrenia and some other psychiatric disorders characterized by stupor, rigidity, or unresponsiveness to the environment.