Adam Slept Peacefully Through Most of the Night and Then

question 122

Multiple Choice

Adam slept peacefully through most of the night and then at 5:00 a.m. he woke up sobbing. When his parents asked what had scared him, he told them that monsters came through the wall to attack him, and no matter how fast he ran he couldn't get away. Even though his parents told him it was just a bad dream, Adam was afraid to go back to sleep. From this description, what did Adam experience? 

• A) a nightmare 
• B) a night terror 
• C) sleep seizure 
• D) sleep apnea

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Definitions:

Dissonance

A state of conflict or inconsistency between one's beliefs, values, or actions.

Bulimia

An eating disorder marked by a cycle of binge eating followed by behaviors such as vomiting or excessive exercise to prevent weight gain.

Relapses

A return of symptoms or deterioration in a patient's condition after a period of improvement or recovery.

Life Stresses

Experiences or events that cause significant psychological strain or tension, such as job loss, relationship problems, or financial difficulties.