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A parent reports that their 6-year-old child occasionally sits up in bed about an hour after falling asleep, screaming and thrashing with their eyes wide open. During these episodes, the child seems terrified and is unresponsive to attempts to comfort them. After a few minutes, the child lies back down and returns to sleep. The next morning, the child has no memory of the event. Based on this description, which of the following is the most likely explanation for the child's behavior?
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A parent reports that their 6-year-old child occasionally sits up in bed about an hour after falling asleep, screaming and thrashing with their eyes wide open. During these episodes, the child seems terrified and is unresponsive to attempts to comfort them. After a few minutes, the child lies back down and returns to sleep. The next morning, the child has no memory of the event. Based on this description, which of the following is the most likely explanation for the child's behavior?