One day, Jenny, a 3-year-old, starts screaming early in the night. Her parents rush into her room and find her sitting up in her bed. Jenny is breathing heavily and staring blankly at the walls. When her parents try to soothe her, she behaves indifferently and falls asleep again. The next morning, she barely remembers the night episode. This scenario best illustrates

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The scenario describes a night terror, characterized by screaming, heavy breathing, a blank stare, indifference to soothing during the episode, and little to no memory of the event the next day. Nightmares are usually remembered upon waking, sleeptalking does not involve the described behaviors, and sleepwalking typically involves walking or performing other activities while asleep.

One Day, Jenny, a 3-Year-Old, Starts Screaming Early in the Night