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Night Terror
Night terrors are episodes of intense panic that occur during NREM sleep, often involving screaming and attempts to flee. During an episode, individuals may appear awake but are unresponsive to consolation and typically have no memory of the event afterward. They usually fall back to sleep quickly once the episode ends.
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A 65-year-old individual's partner reports that they have recently started shouting, flailing their arms, and kicking during sleep. When the partner awakens them during these episodes, the individual is immediately alert and reports having a vivid, often frightening, dream that corresponds to their physical actions. Which of the following sleep disorders best explains these symptoms?
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Treatment for Night Terrors
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?