AP PSYCHOLOGY

BIOLOGICAL BASES OF BEHAVIOR

BIOLOGY OF CONSCIOUSNESS

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Sleepwalking in children is probably caused by
A
And inability to fall into a deep sleep.
B
Immaturity of the nervous system.
C
Stimulants such as coffee or sugar.
D
All of these
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -lack of sleep because of poor sleep habits. fever or other illness. medical conditions that cause poor sleep – for example, epilepsy or obstructive sleep apnoea. stress or anxiety.

Detailed explanation-2: -Scientists believe that sleepwalking occurs when the brain’s limbic region remains awake. This emits alpha waves while the cortex and hippocampus regions of the brain are in a sleep state (where delta waves are emitted).

Detailed explanation-3: -Pediatric sleepwalking is when a child gets up during sleep but is unaware of their actions. It’s also known as somnambulism. Sleepwalking is most commonly seen in children between the ages of 4 and 8. Most children who sleepwalk begin to do so an hour or two after falling asleep.

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