AP PSYCHOLOGY

STATES OF CONSCIOUSNESS

SLEEP DISORDERS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The sleep disorder that is characterized by excessive daytime sleepiness and intermittent, uncontrollable episodes of falling asleep during the daytime is known as ____
A
Insomnia
B
Narcolepsy
C
Bruxism
D
Sleep Apnea
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Narcolepsy is a chronic neurological disorder that affects the brain’s ability to control sleep-wake cycles. People with narcolepsy may feel rested after waking, but then feel very sleepy throughout much of the day.

Detailed explanation-2: -Hypersomnia refers to medical conditions in which you repeatedly feel excessively tired during the day (called excessive daytime sleepiness) or sleep longer than usual at night. It is different from feeling tired due to lack of or interrupted sleep at night.

Detailed explanation-3: -Narcolepsy is a sleep disorder that makes people very drowsy during the day. People with narcolepsy find it hard to stay awake for long periods of time. They fall asleep suddenly. This can cause serious problems in their daily routine.

Detailed explanation-4: -Narcolepsy is a rare long-term brain condition that can prevent a person from choosing when to wake or sleep.

Detailed explanation-5: -Narcolepsy and Extreme Sleepiness Narcolepsy is a sleep disorder that causes disabling daytime sleepiness and other symptoms. Narcolepsy is related to the dreaming period of sleep called REM (rapid eye movement) sleep. With narcolepsy, though, REM periods can occur throughout the day.

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