AP PSYCHOLOGY

STATES OF CONSCIOUSNESS

DREAMS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following sleep disorders would be most incapacitating for a commercial bus driver?
A
night terrors
B
insomnia
C
narcolepsy
D
sleepwalking
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Which of the following sleep disorders would be the most incapacitating for a commercial bus driver? d. Narcolepsy; because you fall asleep at random times, you could get in a serious accident!

Detailed explanation-2: -The term “hypersomnia” broadly refers to sleep disorders that, like narcolepsy, are considered central disorders of hypersomnolence. These disorders share the common symptom of excessive sleepiness or a strong urge to fall asleep during the day.

Detailed explanation-3: -Common sleep disorders like insomnia, restless legs syndrome, narcolepsy and sleep apnea can affect every aspect of your life including your safety, relationships, school and work performance, thinking, mental health, weight and the development of diabetes and heart disease.

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