AP PSYCHOLOGY

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STATES OF CONSCIOUSNESS

SLEEP DISORDERS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
This sleep disorder tends to run in families with a history of sleep disorders, and it also occurs in some people who have experienced head trauma or injury. It is characterized by suddenly falling asleep without control.
A
Insomnia
B
Sleep apnea
C
Restless leg syndrome (RLS)
D
Narcolepsy
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Etiology – Most cases of RBD are caused by alpha-synuclein neurodegeneration. RBD is also caused by antidepressant medications (table 1), narcolepsy, and pontine lesions such as those from stroke or multiple sclerosis.

Detailed explanation-2: -Primary sleep disorders aren’t caused by another medical or psychological condition. Secondary sleep disorders are the result of another medical problem, such as depression, thyroid problems, stroke, arthritis, or asthma.

Detailed explanation-3: -Although dyssomnias and parasomnias are both groups of sleep disorders, there are key differences between the two. Dyssomnias cause either excessive sleepiness or difficulty falling and staying asleep. Parasomnias also cause a reduced amount of sleep and poor quality sleep.

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

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