Sleep-Related Eating Disorder Involves

question 238

Multiple Choice

Sleep-related eating disorder involves:

• A) episodes of walking or performing other actions that typically occur during NREM stage 3 or 4 slow-wave sleep.
• B) increased physiological arousal and terrifying and frightening experiences that last for a few seconds.
• C) abnormal sexual behaviors and experiences during sleep.
• D) episodes of frequent sleepwalking to the kitchen and compulsive eating during stage 3 and 4 NREM slow-wave sleep, with no memory of the episodes upon awakening in the morning.

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Definitions:

Narcolepsy

A perpetual sleeping condition characterized by severe daytime tiredness and immediate sleep attacks.

Night Terrors

A sleep disorder causing feelings of panic or dread, typically occurring during non-REM sleep and resulting in partial or full awakening.

REM Sleep

A stage of sleep characterized by rapid eye movements, during which vivid dreams commonly occur, and brain activity increases.

Vivid

Producing powerful feelings or strong, clear images in the mind.