Four-year old DeMarcus falls asleep shortly after his 8:30 p.m. bedtime. At about 9:45, he suddenly sits up in bed, breathing rapidly and appearing to be in a state of sheer panic. DeMarcus is probably experiencing:

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DeMarcus is likely experiencing sleep terrors, a type of sleep disorder that occurs during non-REM sleep, characterized by episodes of intense fear, screaming, or even sitting up in bed, without any recollection of the event the next morning.

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