What type of seizure usually occurs in children and is characterized by brief staring spells?
A) Epileptic
B) Idiopathic
C) Partial
D) Absence

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Absence or petite mal seizures usually occur only in children.They are very brief (2 to 10 seconds),and episodes are characterized by staring spells that last only seconds.Epilepsy refers to recurrent seizures.Idiopathic seizures are those that have no explanation for the disorder.Partial seizures are those in which activity is restricted to one brain hemisphere.

What Type of Seizure Usually Occurs in Children and Is