Four-year-old Marcus falls asleep shortly after 8:30 p.m. At about 9:45 p.m., he suddenly sits up in bed, breathing rapidly and appearing to be in a state of sheer panic. After being calmed down by his mother, he quickly goes back to sleep. Which of the following sleep problems is illustrated in this scenario?
A. narcolepsy
B. night terror
C. insomnia
D. hypersomnia
Answer: B
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