Blaine has difficulty falling asleep. When he feels sleepy, he goes to bed only to find himself aroused and alert. He becomes anxious about not sleeping because he knows he needs sleep to function properly. Which of the following therapies would be the least beneficial to Blaine?

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Psychodynamic therapy focuses on exploring past experiences and unresolved conflicts as the cause of current problems. This type of therapy is not typically effective in treating insomnia, which is often caused by more immediate factors such as poor sleep habits or anxiety. On the other hand, the other three options (stimulus-control therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and sleep restriction therapy) have been shown to be effective in treating insomnia by addressing these more immediate factors.

Blaine Has Difficulty Falling Asleep