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Night Terrors

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

Night terrors are episodes of intense fear experienced while asleep, often causing behaviors like screaming, intense crying, and even physical movement.

AP course connection

Topic 2.9: 2.9 Sleep and Dreaming

Unit 2

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