You hear of a student in your dorm who, while he was asleep, tried to attack his roommate. He is likely suffering from
A) narcolepsy.
B) niche adaptation.
C) fatal familial insomnia.
D) REM behavior disorder.

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The behavior described is characteristic of REM behavior disorder, a sleep disorder in which a person physically acts out their dreams during the REM (rapid eye movement) stage of sleep. This often involves movements such as kicking, punching, or shouting. People with this disorder may not be aware of what they are doing during sleep, and can pose a danger to themselves or others.

You Hear of a Student in Your Dorm Who, While