A circadian rhythm disruption that involves falling asleep early in the evening and awakening in the middle of the night is __________
A) elder sleep phase syndrome.
B) elder waking phase syndrome.
C) advanced sleep phase syndrome.
D) advanced waking phase syndrome.

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The given scenario describes advanced sleep phase syndrome, which is characterized by a shift in the circadian rhythm resulting in a tendency to fall asleep and wake up earlier than desired. Option A and B are incorrect as they refer to elder sleep/wake phase syndrome, which is a disorder where the circadian rhythm is shifted forward or backward, affecting sleep and wake times in the elderly population. Option D is incorrect as it is not a recognized medical condition.

A Circadian Rhythm Disruption That Involves Falling Asleep Early in the Evening