A man has problems sleeping. He rarely falls asleep quickly, is frequently aroused during sleep, and wakens too early in the morning. It is most likely that the man is suffering from
a. insomnia.
b. narcolepsy.
c. sleep apnea.
d. nightmares.
Answer: a. insomnia.
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