AP PSYCHOLOGY

BIOLOGICAL BASES OF BEHAVIOR

BIOLOGY OF CONSCIOUSNESS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following individuals is most likely to sleepwalk?
A
a 10-year-old boy
B
a 19-year-old man
C
a 35-year-old woman
D
a 74-year-old woman
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Sleepwalking is much more common in children and young adults than in older adults. This is because as people age, they have less N3 sleep. Sleepwalking tends to run in families. Fatigue, lack of sleep, and anxiety are all associated with sleepwalking.

Detailed explanation-2: -Things that may bring on a sleepwalking episode include: lack of sleep or fatigue. irregular sleep schedules. illness or fever.

Detailed explanation-3: -It is more common in children than adults and is more likely to occur if a person has a family history of the condition, is sleep deprived, or is prone to repeated nighttime awakenings. Accidents during these episodes can cause injuries, and sleepwalking is associated with worse sleep and daytime drowsiness.

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