Mark Is a Middle-Aged Man Who Has Recently Begun to Talk

question 81

Multiple Choice

Mark is a middle-aged man who has recently begun to talk and flail about while he is sleeping, which is very aggravating to his wife. It seems as if he is acting out a dream. Which of the following sleep disorders is most similar to Mark's problem?

• A)REM sleep behaviour disorder
• B)pseudo-insomnia
• C)somnambulism
• D)night terrors

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Definitions:

Behavioral Therapist

A mental health professional who uses techniques based on learning theories to help patients modify maladaptive behaviors.

Exposure

A therapeutic technique in psychology where individuals confront their fears by being brought into direct or imagined contact with the feared object, activity, or situation.

Response Prevention

A cognitive-behavioral therapy technique aimed at preventing individuals from performing their typical compulsive behaviors in response to anxiety-provoking stimuli.

Anorexia

An eating disorder characterized by an obsessive fear of gaining weight, leading to a refusal to maintain a healthy body weight and an unrealistic perception of body image.