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A parent reports that their 8-year-old child, about 90 minutes after falling asleep, suddenly sat upright in bed, screamed, and appeared terrified with a rapid heart rate. The child was difficult to console and seemed unaware of the parent's presence. The next morning, the child had no memory of the event, only a vague sense of having been scared. Which of the following statements best explains the underlying nature of this episode?
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A parent reports that their 8-year-old child, about 90 minutes after falling asleep, suddenly sat upright in bed, screamed, and appeared terrified with a rapid heart rate. The child was difficult to console and seemed unaware of the parent's presence. The next morning, the child had no memory of the event, only a vague sense of having been scared. Which of the following statements best explains the underlying nature of this episode?
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