AP PSYCHOLOGY

BIOLOGICAL BASES OF BEHAVIOR

BIOLOGY OF CONSCIOUSNESS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following two sleep disorders occur most commonly?
A
insomnia and apnea
B
apnea and narcolepsy
C
somnambulism and insomnia
D
night terrors and apnea
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Insomnia-being unable to fall asleep and stay asleep. This is the most common sleep disorder. Sleep apnea-a breathing disorder in which you stop breathing for 10 seconds or more during sleep.

Detailed explanation-2: -Insomnia is the most common sleep disorder affecting millions of people as either a primary or comorbid condition.

Detailed explanation-3: -Both insomnia and sleep apnea can disrupt your sleep, and the two conditions can present with similar daytime symptoms.

Detailed explanation-4: -Acute insomnia is short-term insomnia that can last from a few days to a few weeks. It’s the most common type of insomnia. Acute insomnia is also referred to as adjustment insomnia because it typically occurs when you experience a stressful event, such as the death of a loved one or starting a new job.

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