PSYCHOLOGY OF EMOTIONS

THE PSYCHOLOGY OF EMOTIONS

STATES OF CONSCIOUSNESS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Mandy usually has trouble falling asleep. When she does, she often wakes up multiple times during the night. Which of the following sleep disorders does Mandy most likely have?
A
Sleep Apnea
B
Night Terrors
C
Insomnia
D
Narcolepsy
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Narcolepsy causes a person to suffer from excessive sleepiness. At times, a narcoleptic can fall asleep suddenly, even while working, driving or eating. A person with narcolepsy may find it impossible to stay awake the entire day or may feel sleepy even after a good night’s sleep or a long nap.

Detailed explanation-2: -Examples of conditions linked with insomnia include chronic pain, cancer, diabetes, heart disease, asthma, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), overactive thyroid, Parkinson’s disease and Alzheimer’s disease.

Detailed explanation-3: -The inability to fall back asleep after waking up is medically known as sleep-maintenance insomnia. Studies have found that anywhere from 10 to 60 percent of people experience insomnia. Other forms of insomnia can cause: difficulty falling asleep.

Detailed explanation-4: -Melatonin is a hormone produced by the pineal gland that’s associated with the body’s sleep-wake cycle. It helps regulate the body’s circadian rhythm, so you can fall-and stay-asleep. Disrupted or poor sleep can have impacts on melatonin and its role in promoting sleep in the brain.

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