AP PSYCHOLOGY

STATES OF CONSCIOUSNESS

DREAMS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which sleep disorder is characterized by the inability to fall asleep?
A
Insomnia
B
Sleep Apnea
C
Narcolepsy
D
Night Terrors
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Insomnia, in which you have difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep throughout the night. Sleep apnea, in which you experience abnormal patterns in breathing while you are asleep.

Detailed explanation-2: -Insomnia, also known as sleeplessness, is a sleep disorder in which people have trouble sleeping. They may have difficulty falling asleep, or staying asleep for as long as desired.

Detailed explanation-3: -Insomnia is a common sleep disorder that’s characterized by difficulty: Falling asleep initially. Waking up during the night. Waking earlier than desired.

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.

Detailed explanation-5: -Common causes of insomnia include stress, an irregular sleep schedule, poor sleeping habits, mental health disorders like anxiety and depression, physical illnesses and pain, medications, neurological problems, and specific sleep disorders.

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