A(n)_____ is characterized by a sleeper who, while in Stage 4 sleep, springs up in his/her bed screaming, appears in a state of panic, then falls back to sleep within a few minutes having no memory of the event the next day.
A)nightmare
B)episode of sleep apnea
C)case of insomnia
D)sleep terror

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The description matches that of sleep terror, which is a parasomnia characterized by sudden arousal from Stage 4 sleep with a piercing scream, panic, and intense fear. The individual typically appears confused, disoriented, and unresponsive to attempts to comfort them, and may even lash out aggressively if confronted. Unlike nightmares, sleep terrors usually occur during the first third of the night and are not associated with dreaming. The person usually has no memory of the event and may go back to sleep relatively quickly.

A(n)_____ Is Characterized by a Sleeper Who, While in Stage