A parasomnia called _____ involves sharply increased physiological arousal, restlessness, sweating, a racing heart, and intense fear accompanied by a panic-stricken scream or cry for help with no recollection of the episode in the morning.
A)sexsomnia
B)REM sleep behavior disorder
C)sleep terrors
D)somnambulism

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The description matches the symptoms of sleep terrors, where individuals experience fear and panic during non-REM sleep, and have no recollection of the episode in the morning. Sexsomnia involves sexual behaviors during sleep, REM sleep behavior disorder involves acting out dreams during REM sleep, and somnambulism (sleepwalking) involves physical activity during non-REM sleep.

A Parasomnia Called _____ Involves Sharply Increased Physiological Arousal, Restlessness