Asked by Daniel Sarver on Jul 17, 2024

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Stephen wanders about while remaining asleep.What is Stephen's condition called

A)  apnea 
B)  somnambulism 
C)  narcolepsy 
D)  agnosia

Somnambulism

Somnambulism, also known as sleepwalking, is a disorder that involves walking or performing other activities while appearing to be asleep.

Wandering

An aimless or undirected movement or thought pattern.

Asleep

A state of rest where consciousness is suspended, and the body undergoes recovery and growth processes.

  • Distinguish and understand distinct sleep conditions and their symptoms.
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Theresa HulseJul 22, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Somnambulism, also known as sleepwalking, is a parasomnia that causes a person to walk or perform other complex behaviors while still asleep. The scenario described in the question closely matches the characteristics of somnambulism.