Adam slept peacefully through most of the night and then at 5:00 a.m. he woke up sobbing. When his parents asked what had scared him, he told them that monsters came through the wall to attack him, and no matter how fast he ran he couldn't get away. Even though his parents told him it was just a bad dream, Adam was afraid to go back to sleep. From this description, what did Adam experience?

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Adam experienced a nightmare, as he was able to recall specific details and talk about them after waking up. A night terror would typically involve sudden waking and intense fear without being able to recall details. Sleep seizure and sleep apnea do not match the symptoms described.

Adam Slept Peacefully Through Most of the Night and Then