Six-year-old Jake awakened from stage 4 sleep with signs of intense arousal,including a racing pulse,rapid respiration,and powerful feelings of fear.Jake has probably experienced:
A)sleep apnea.
B)narcolepsy.
C)night terrors.
D)sleep paralysis.

Question

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Jake is likely experiencing night terrors, which are characterized by sudden fear and intense physical arousal during stage 4 sleep. Sleep apnea and narcolepsy typically do not involve these symptoms, and sleep paralysis involves temporary inability to move or speak during sleep or just after waking up, but does not typically involve intense fear.

Six-Year-Old Jake Awakened from Stage 4 Sleep with Signs of Intense