Which of the Following Statements About Sleepwalking Disorder Is True

question 37

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about sleepwalking disorder is true?

• A) Most sleepwalkers have a family history of sleepwalking.
• B) Sleepwalking episodes rarely last less than 10 minutes.
• C) Sleepwalkers do not respond to other people while sleepwalking.
• D) Sleepwalking may be brought on by excessive sleep deprivation, fatigue, stress, illness, or sedatives.

---

Definitions:

Roger Sperry

A neuropsychologist and neurobiologist who was awarded the Nobel Prize for his work on the split-brain, which helped advance understanding of the lateralization of the brain.

Cognitive Psychology

This aspect of psychology deals with the examination of cognitive functions including perception, thought, learning, and memory.

Mental Events

Happenings within the mind, such as thoughts, feelings, and perceptions.

Cognitive Perspective

A psychological approach that emphasizes mental processes in perception, memory, thought, and problem-solving.