Question 1

Treatment for chronic insomnia usually begins with a careful analysis of all of the following EXCEPT a patient's

Accepted Answer

Lucid dreaming is not typically analyzed as part of the initial treatment for chronic insomnia. Treatment usually focuses on sleep habits, lifestyle, stress levels, and underlying medical issues.

Question 2

Your friend tells you that his doctor has just prescribed a sedative to combat persistent insomnia. He asks for your opinion about taking the sedative. You should advise him to

Accepted Answer

Sedatives can lead to drug-dependency insomnia, where the body becomes reliant on the medication to achieve sleep, making it difficult to sleep without the drug.

Question 3

Ever since Agnes lost her husband six months ago, she has been unable to sleep through the night even though she is tired when she goes to bed. This type of insomnia is called __________ insomnia.

Accepted Answer

Chronic insomnia is characterized by symptoms that occur at least three nights per week for more than a month, fitting Agnes's experience of prolonged sleep disruption following her husband's death.

Question 4

If your friend is using paradoxical intention to help overcome a problem, most likely he is contending with

Accepted Answer

Paradoxical intention is a cognitive technique where a person tries to engage in or intensify the behaviors or outcomes they fear, with the aim of reducing anxiety about these issues. It is often used in the treatment of insomnia, where individuals may try to stay awake instead of worrying about not being able to sleep, thereby reducing performance anxiety related to sleep and often leading to sleep itself.

Question 5

Your friend Analisa is suffering from insomnia. Which of the following would help Analisa get a good night's sleep?

Accepted Answer

Nonprescription sleeping pills, barbiturates, and alcohol can interfere with sleep cycles or have adverse effects, making them not ideal for treating insomnia effectively.

Question 6

At a sleep lab, you learn to utilize sleep restriction and stimulus control techniques. You are most likely being treated for

Accepted Answer

Sleep restriction and stimulus control techniques are commonly used to treat insomnia. These methods help to regulate sleep patterns and improve sleep quality by associating the bed and bedroom with sleep and establishing a consistent sleep schedule.

Question 7

Using your bedroom for sleeping (instead of for studying, paying bills, etc.)is an example of the use of which of the following methods for combating insomnia?

Accepted Answer

Using your bedroom exclusively for sleeping and not for activities like studying or paying bills is an example of stimulus control. This method aims to strengthen the bed and bedroom as cues for sleep while weakening them as cues for wakeful activities.

Question 8

Establishing a regular sleep schedule, eliminating caffeine, and treating depression (if present)would most likely be used to combat

Accepted Answer

Chronic insomnia often requires a comprehensive approach that addresses lifestyle factors and underlying conditions. Establishing a regular sleep schedule and eliminating caffeine can help regulate the body's sleep-wake cycle, while treating depression addresses a common psychological cause of insomnia. Temporary insomnia might resolve without such extensive measures, and narcolepsy and cataplexy are sleep disorders with different underlying mechanisms that typically require specific treatments beyond lifestyle adjustments.

Question 9

According to research done on sleep restriction, if one misses an entire night's sleep, it is best to

Accepted Answer

Limiting sleep to normal bedtime hours helps to quickly readjust the body's internal clock and recover from the effects of sleep deprivation.

Question 10

Taking nonprescription drugs to fight insomnia is probably not a good idea because they

Accepted Answer

The answer of Taking nonprescription drugs to fight insomnia is...

Question 11

Prescription sedatives tend to reduce the quality of sleep because they

Accepted Answer

Prescription sedatives often lead to a reduction in the quality of sleep by decreasing the amount of deep sleep (Stage 4) and REM sleep, which are crucial for restorative sleep and memory consolidation.

Question 12

According to research on the use of sleeping pills to treat insomnia, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

Prescription sedatives typically reduce the amount of time spent in REM sleep and deep (Stage 4) sleep rather than increasing it. This alteration in sleep architecture is one of the reasons why the use of these drugs can sometimes lead to a feeling of unrefreshed sleep despite an increase in total sleep time.

Question 13

The continued use of barbiturates to treat insomnia tends to cause

Accepted Answer

Barbiturates can lead to physical dependence, meaning the body becomes so accustomed to their presence that stopping them suddenly can cause withdrawal symptoms. Over time, users may need higher doses to achieve the same effects, including sleep, leading to dependency.

Question 14

Insisting on a regular schedule for sleep helps establish a firm body rhythm. This is best achieved by linking a response, such as sleeping with a specific stimulus, such as going to bed at a specific time, a technique known as

Accepted Answer

Stimulus control is a technique that involves linking a specific response (like sleeping) with a specific stimulus (such as going to bed at a specific time) to help establish a firm body rhythm. This method is used to help individuals develop a regular sleep schedule by associating the bed and bedtime with sleep.

Question 15

A technique for dealing with insomnia that involves a deliberate attempt to stay awake is called

Accepted Answer

Paradoxical intention is a cognitive technique that involves trying to engage in the feared behavior or outcome (in this case, staying awake) as a way to reduce anxiety about it, which can help with conditions like insomnia.

Question 16

When a person has sleeping difficulties that last for more than three weeks, this person's insomnia is referred to as __________ insomnia.

Accepted Answer

When insomnia lasts for more than three weeks, it is referred to as chronic insomnia. This classification is based on the duration of the symptoms.

Question 17

The best advice to give a fellow student who has problems falling asleep is to

Accepted Answer

Scheduling time in the early evening to write down worries or concerns and what you will do about them the next day can help clear the mind and reduce stress, making it easier to fall asleep.

Question 18

Marisol has chronic insomnia. She has been told that it is important to get up and go to sleep at the same time each day, including weekends. She was also told to avoid studying, watching TV, reading, or doing anything but sleeping when she goes to bed. To treat insomnia, Marisol will be using

Accepted Answer

Stimulus control therapy is a treatment that teaches insomniacs to associate the bed and bedtime with sleep. It involves guidelines like going to bed only when sleepy, using the bed only for sleep and sex, and getting up at the same time every day regardless of sleep duration the night before. Avoiding activities other than sleeping in bed, as mentioned for Marisol, is a key part of stimulus control therapy.

Question 19

Which of the following conditions involves sleep loss caused by a withdrawal from prescription sleeping pills, resulting in terrible nightmares and "rebound insomnia" unless the person starts taking the sleeping pills again?

Accepted Answer

Drug-dependency insomnia is characterized by sleep loss due to withdrawal from prescription sleeping pills, leading to symptoms such as terrible nightmares and "rebound insomnia" when the medication is not taken.

Question 20

The best advice to give a fellow student who is having problems falling asleep is to

Accepted Answer

Engaging in vigorous exercise can help lower arousal levels, making it easier to fall asleep. However, it's generally recommended to avoid vigorous exercise right before bedtime as it can have the opposite effect for some people, increasing their alertness. The advice is based on the principle that physical activity can reduce stress and anxiety, which are common causes of insomnia. However, timing and individual responses to exercise can vary.

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