While in a deep sleep, Bobby sometimes becomes violent and thrashes around. If someone is sleeping with him, he sometimes hits or elbows them. He even dented the wall next to his bed with his elbow. Bobby might have a condition known as __________
A) sleep apnea.
B) narcolepsy.
C) REM sleep behavior disorder.
D) sleep terrors.

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REM sleep behavior disorder is a condition where the muscles are not fully paralyzed during REM sleep, leading to physical movements and violent behaviors. This would explain Bobby's thrashing, hitting and elbowing. Sleep apnea, narcolepsy, and sleep terrors do not typically involve violent behaviors.

While in a Deep Sleep, Bobby Sometimes Becomes Violent and Thrashes