AP PSYCHOLOGY

BIOLOGICAL BASES OF BEHAVIOR

BIOLOGY OF CONSCIOUSNESS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is enuresis?
A
bedwetting
B
sleepwalking
C
a treatment for narcolepsy
D
very bad dreams in young children
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Bed-wetting-also called nighttime incontinence or nocturnal enuresis-is involuntary urination while asleep after the age at which staying dry at night can be reasonably expected.

Detailed explanation-2: -Medical conditions that can trigger secondary enuresis include diabetes, urinary tract abnormalities (problems with the structure of a person’s urinary tract), constipation, and urinary tract infections (UTIs). Psychological problems. Some experts believe that stress can be linked to enuresis.

Detailed explanation-3: -Nocturnal enuresis, defined as nighttime bedwetting beyond age 5, affects many school-age children and even some teens. It’s not a serious health problem, and children usually outgrow it. Still, bedwetting can be upsetting for children and parents.

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