What Do the Cases Described in the Text of the 46-Year

question 26

Multiple Choice

What do the cases described in the text of the 46-year old woman who had hallucinations due to epilepsy and Kathy Buckley, the comedienne and inspirational speaker, have in common?

• A) Both were able to succeed in their occupations without having to spend time in psychiatric hospitals.
• B) Both were accurately diagnosed in early childhood as having dual diagnoses.
• C) Both were misdiagnosed as having organic depressive reactions.
• D) Both were misdiagnosed as having psychological disorders.

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Definitions:

Sleep Deprivation

A condition resulting from insufficient sleep, which can impair cognitive function, mood, and overall health.

Staying Asleep

The ability to maintain sleep throughout the night without frequent awakenings, crucial for restorative sleep and overall health.

Narcolepsy

A persistent sleeping condition identified by extreme daytime lethargy and unexpected onset of sleep.

Insomnia

A sleep disorder characterized by difficulty falling and/or staying asleep.