Psychology, Books a la Carte Edition; REVEL for Psychology
Psychology, Books a la Carte Edition; REVEL for Psychology
4th Edition
ISBN: 9780134612591
Author: Saundra K. Ciccarelli / J. Noland White
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 4.4, Problem 2QFD
Summary Introduction

To determine:

The kind of evidence that should be required to convince a jury that a crime was committed while sleepwalking.

Introduction:

Sleepwalking, nightmare, and being unable to sleep are examples of sleep disorders. Sleepwalking or somnambulism is a type of sleep disorder that occurs due to heredity. Sleepwalkers sit and walk while being asleep in this disorder. Sleepwalking in murder cases indicates a rare REM behavior disorder. It develops during deep sleep and the affected person walks or performs other complex behaviors when asleep.

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