A sleep disorder marked by sudden drowsiness and sleepiness is referred to as ____

a. somnambulism.
b. narcolepsy.
c. sleep-state misperception.
d. insomnia.


Answer: B

Rationale: These bouts of sleep may last only a few seconds, especially if the person is standing or driving when she falls asleep and is jarred awake by falling, a nodding head, or swerving of the car.

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