Paradoxical Intention Is a Component of CBT-I Focused On

question 9

Multiple Choice

Paradoxical intention is a component of CBT-I focused on:

• A) Altering faulty beliefs about sleep by education and discussion about sleep requirements, the biological clock and the effects of sleep loss on sleep-wake functions.
• B) Instructing patients to stay awake for as long as possible with the aim of reducing performance anxiety related to sleep.
• C) Reducing the time spent in bed so that time in bed is equivalent to the time the patient estimates he or she spends sleeping.
• D) Setting a regular sleep schedule with a consistent waking time and no daytime naps.

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