Which of the Following Statements Regarding Parasomnias Is FALSE

question 153

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding parasomnias is FALSE?

• A) They can be triggered by a wide range of stimuli such as sleep deprivation, erratic sleep schedules, sleep medications, stimulants, and tranquilizers.
• B) They tend not to run in families, so a genetic link is doubtful.
• C) They are most common in children and decrease with age.
• D) Most arise during the NREM stage 3 and 4 slow-wave sleep that occurs in the first half of the night.

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