Night Terror Description

Night terrors are a type of sleep disorder or sleep arousal disorder. People who have night terrors will appear very frightened, highly aroused and most of the time have no memory of the event upon waking.

About

According to "Psychology," night terrors usually affect children. They sometimes affect adults.

Identification

Someone who has a night terror will not remember it the next morning. The person will seem terrified in their sleep and possibly move about and make utterances.

Sleep

Night terrors are classified as a type of sleep disorder. They usually occur within the first few hours of falling asleep.

Cause

According to Prince George's Community College, scientists are not certain what causes night terror disorder, but it is thought to run in families.

Expert Insight

Experts recommend not waking someone who is having a night terror. Since they are still asleep, it is best to let them naturally calm down and return to a restful state.

References

• "Psychology: Seventh Edition in Modules;" David G. Myers; 2004
• Prince George's Community College

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