A Sleeping Child Suddenly Sits Upright in Bed and Screams

question 53

Multiple Choice

A sleeping child suddenly sits upright in bed and screams. The child still appears to be sleeping, but shows obvious physiological signs of distress and appears disoriented. Eventually, the child returns to sleep without fully awakening and has no memory of this event the next day. The child has experienced

• A)a nightmare.
• B)a sleep terror.
• C)insomnia.
• D)an anxiety attack.

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Definitions:

Secondary Emotion

Emotions that are not primary and arise from the cognitive appraisal of a situation, often involving a combination of primary emotions and thought processes.

Background Emotion

Pertains to the subtle, persistent emotional states that are not the focal point of consciousness but influence mood and perception.

Secondary Emotion

An emotion that develops from primary emotions, involving a more complex mental processing, such as guilt, shame, or pride.

Delight

A high degree of pleasure or enjoyment that surprises or greatly pleases someone.