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

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DeMarcus is experiencing night terrors, which are common in children aged 3-12. Night terrors differ from nightmares in that the child is unable to fully wake up or remember the experience. They may sit up, scream, and appear panicked or inconsolable, but they are not actually conscious. Night terrors usually occur early in the night during deep sleep.

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