alleryStart learning →Sleep apnea is defined by episodes during which the sleeper's:
ABody temperature soars
BEyes move rapidly
CBreathing stops
DHeart rate doubles
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Breathing stops
1. Each sleep disorder is defined by one characteristic event.
2. Sleep apnea is defined by episodes during which a sleeper's breathing stops.
3. Those episodes repeat through the night and disrupt sleep.
4. Rapid eye movement is a normal feature of REM sleep, not a disorder.
_Source: OpenStax Psychology 2e (CC BY 4.0), Ch 4 'States of Consciousness', sections 4.1-4.6_
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