Jimmy Is About to Eat Supper When Suddenly He Has

question 299

Multiple Choice

Jimmy is about to eat supper when suddenly he has an irresistible, sudden attack of sleepiness, which is accompanied by several minutes of muscle paralysis.When Jimmy awakens, he finds that he has fallen face first into his large plate of spaghetti.Jimmy's "nap attack" is characteristic of which sleep disorder?

• A) insomnia
• B) narcolepsy
• C) sleep apnea
• D) night terrors

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Definitions:

Behaviorists

Psychologists who focus on observable behaviors and the ways in which learning influences behavior, often excluding thoughts and feelings from their study.

Anxiety

A mental health disorder characterized by feelings of worry, anxiety, or fear that are strong enough to interfere with one's daily activities.

Forbidden Desires

Wishes or cravings that are often suppressed due to societal norms, moral considerations, or personal ethics.

Cognitive Perspective

A psychological approach that focuses on how people perceive, think about, and remember information, emphasizing mental processes in learning, memory, and problem-solving.