What disorder is associated with excessive sleepiness or insomnia due to a mismatch between one's sleep-wake pattern and the sleep-wake schedule of others?
A) Narcolepsy
B) Jet lag
C) Circadian-rhythm
D) Shift work

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Circadian-rhythm disorder is characterized by excessive sleepiness or insomnia due to a mismatch between one's sleep-wake pattern and the sleep-wake schedule of others, such as in the case of jet lag or shift work. Narcolepsy is a disorder characterized by sudden and uncontrollable episodes of sleep, while jet lag and shift work are types of circadian-rhythm disorders.

What Disorder Is Associated with Excessive Sleepiness or Insomnia Due