Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAADC) Practice Exam

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What do "Parasomnias" refer to in the DSM-5?

Disorders characterized by excessive daytime sleepiness
Disorders linked to abnormal behaviors during sleep
Primary issues affecting the amount of sleep
Conditions causing persistent insomnia or hypersomnia

The correct answer is: Disorders linked to abnormal behaviors during sleep

Parasomnias, as outlined in the DSM-5, specifically refer to a group of sleep disorders characterized by abnormal behaviors, emotions, or experiences during sleep. This category encompasses various phenomena occurring while transitioning into or out of sleep, such as sleepwalking, sleep talking, night terrors, and REM sleep behavior disorder. The focus of parasomnias on unusual behaviors performed while asleep distinguishes them from other sleep disorders that primarily involve issues like excessive daytime sleepiness or variations in total sleep amounts, which are covered in other categories. Thus, recognizing that these disorders manifest through abnormal activities during sleep, rather than simply affecting the quantity or quality of sleep, is central to understanding the diagnosis and treatment of parasomnias.