Sleep terrors occur during the non-REM stage of sleep, which is earlier in the sleep cycle than when nightmares occur. This stage of sleep is characterized by deep sleep and low activity in the brain. Sleep terrors are also more common in younger children and tend to decrease as they get older. Stress can sometimes be a trigger for sleep terrors.

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Sleep Terrors

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Sleep terrors

A) are the same as nightmares.
B) occur earlier in the sleep cycle than nightmares.
C) are not related to stress.
D) occur more often as the child gets older.

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