Narcolepsy Is Characterized By

question 140

Multiple Choice

Narcolepsy is characterized by:

• A)overwhelming bouts of excessive daytime sleepiness and brief, uncontrollable episodes of sleep, which are called microsleeps or sleep attacks.
• B)episodes of increased physiological arousal, intense fear, panic, frightening hallucinations, and no recall of the episode in the morning.
• C)the sleeper verbally and physically responding to the dream story and acting accordingly.
• D)abnormal sexual behaviors and experiences during sleep.

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Definitions:

Brain Imaging

The use of various techniques to visualize the structure or function of the brain.

Cardiovascular Functioning

Pertains to the performance and health of the heart and blood vessels, responsible for circulating blood throughout the body.

Brain Waves

Patterns of electrical activity in the brain, measurable by EEG, indicative of different states of consciousness.

Unconscious Motivation

Drives and desires that are not readily accessible to the conscious mind but influence behaviors and emotions.