What is a "confusional arousal"?

What is a "confusional arousal"?

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Confusional arousal is usually a younger child, usually under 4 years of age, usually less than that, maybe under two. Usually occurs in infancy to early todderhood, where they will just suddenly start screaming and crying. When you go to attend to them, their eyes may be open and they just look confused and they may be moving around and thrashing in a purposeless way.