Sleep terrors usually occur only once a night, during stages 3 and 4 of NREM sleep. They are often accompanied by which physical sign?
a. Intense stress
b. Sexual arousal
c. Physical strength
d. Intense motor activity
A
Sleep terrors often are accompanied by physical signs of intense stress, such as increased heart rate, respirations, and muscle tone.
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