For the Past Month Michael Has Had Difficulty Falling Asleep

question 35

Multiple Choice

For the past month Michael has had difficulty falling asleep at night. Even though he goes to bed at his usual time, he lies awake for several hours before he finally drifts off to sleep. As a result, Michael has only been getting five to six hours of sleep, instead of the eight hours he is used to. Michael is likely to find that his lack of sleep leads to

• A) the inability to solve complex problems.
• B) impaired attention.
• C) hallucinations and general disorientation.
• D) night terrors when he actually does fall asleep.

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Definitions:

Intensity

The strength, force, or degree of expression of a particular behavior or action.

Severity

The extent of something considered bad or undesirable, such as the severity of disease symptoms or the severity of a problem.

Functional Assessment

A systematic process of identifying the underlying causes or functions of behaviors in order to address specific behavior concerns.

Specific Aptitude

A talent or skill that is particular to a specific task or area of activity.