Your Friend Has a Child Who Wakes Up During the First

question 81

Multiple Choice

Your friend has a child who wakes up during the first hour of sleep and walks around with a glassy-eyed look. The little girl can be walked back to bed and does not remember the episode in the morning. Your friend is very worried that his child may have a severe sleep disorder. Based on your knowledge of sleep, you reply that the child:

• A) has narcolepsy and should be seen immediately by a physician
• B) has a REM behaviour disorder and this could be very dangerous
• C) has insomnia and the parent should implement a better sleep routine
• D) likely is sleepwalking, and this is typical for her age group

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Definitions:

Self-Focused

The state of being preoccupied with oneself and one's own needs, concerns, or interests, often at the expense of broader awareness.

Own Importance

The perceived value or significance an individual attributes to themselves or their role in a context.

Avoidant

Pertaining to a personality trait or behavior where an individual tends to evade dealing with emotional issues or avoid close interpersonal relationships.

Anorexia Nervosa

An eating disorder characterized by an intense fear of gaining weight and a distorted body image, leading to self-starvation and excessive weight loss.