An adolescent is diagnosed with narcolepsy. Which of the following is a characteristic of this disorder?
A) It is an extended attack of irresistible sleep.
B) It is caused by an underlying physical condition.
C) It interrupts nighttime sleep.
D) It is accompanied by an early appearance of REM sleep.
D
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Narcolepsy is a brief attack of irresistible sleep. An alteration in the young person's emotional state often precipitates this condition. Underlying contributing factors for narcolepsy may be traced to some type of conflict, competition, or unacceptable aggression. Boys are more likely to be affected than girls. Nighttime sleep is basically normal; however, tests usually detect an earlier appearance of REM sleep, which under normal circumstances, occurs toward morning and is marked by dreams.
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