Question

Which of the following is a symptom of REM sleep behavior disorder (RBD)?

crying while asleep
kicking and punching while asleep
snoring while asleep
talking while asleep

Answer 1

kicking and punching while asleep

Answer 2

"Kicking and punching" while asleep is a symptom of 'REM sleep behavior disorder (RBD)'.

Step-by-step explanation:

• During RBD, a person acts physically vibrant as a result of unpleasant dreams.

• Sudden and violent physical movements also occur if a person has RBD. It is called as "dream-enacting behavior".

• Physical movements such as kicking or jumping from bed also takes place as the person experiences violent dreams like being chased or defending himself from others.