Fran's 4-year-old son awoke at 9:00 p.m., crying and in a panic, but did not remember having a dream. It is likely that Fran's son experienced:

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The description of the child waking up in a panic and not remembering a dream is more consistent with a night terror. Night terrors are characterized by sudden arousal from sleep with intense fear, sweating, rapid heart rate, and confusion. Unlike nightmares, the child is not fully awake and does not remember the event the next day.

Fran's 4-Year-Old Son Awoke at 9:00 P