Seven-year-old Florence awoke crying in the middle of the night.Between sobs she told her parents that she dreamt six big dogs kept chasing her and chasing her, but she couldn't get away from them.She is afraid to go back to sleep because she thinks the dogs will come back.It is very likely that Florence just experienced:
A)a night terror
B)a nightmare
C)an episode of sleep apnea
D)hypersomnia

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Florence most likely experienced a nightmare, as she described being chased by dogs and is now afraid to go back to sleep. Nightmares are common in children and can cause fear or anxiety upon waking.

Seven-Year-Old Florence Awoke Crying in the Middle of the Night