A child who experiences a ________ appears to awaken abruptly from a deep sleep early in the night in a state of agitation.

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Night terrors are characterized by a sudden awakening from deep sleep with a state of agitation, unlike nightmares which occur during REM sleep and do not usually involve abrupt awakening. Sleeptalking and bed-wetting do not typically involve agitation upon waking.

A Child Who Experiences a ________ Appears to Awaken Abruptly