Last night, five-year-old Ross let out a piercing cry and abruptly awakened in a state of panic. Most likely, Ross experienced
A) narcolepsy.
B) a night terror.
C) a nightmare.
D) sleep apnea.

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Ross likely experienced a night terror, which is characterized by sudden waking in a state of panic or fear. Narcolepsy is a chronic sleep disorder characterized by excessive sleepiness and sleep attacks. A nightmare is a bad dream that may cause feelings of fear, anxiety or sadness, but doesn't usually involve a sudden awakening in a panic. Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops and starts.

Last Night, Five-Year-Old Ross Let Out a Piercing Cry and Abruptly