The Practice of Diagnosing People as Neurotic Pseudoinsomniacs Stopped When

question 185

Multiple Choice

The practice of diagnosing people as neurotic pseudoinsomniacs stopped when it was discovered that many people

• A) who complain of insomnia sleep for over 6.5 hours per night.
• B) who complain of insomnia sleep most of the night but unknowingly suffer from sleep apnea, nocturnal myoclonus, or some other sleep-disturbing disorder.
• C) become neurotic because of their insomnia, but not vice versa.
• D) become an insomniac as a result of their neuroses, but not vice versa.
• E) who complain of insomnia get little sleep.

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Definitions:

Relational Turbulence

The turmoil and upheaval people experience during periods of relational transition.

Turning Points

Critical moments or events that result in significant change in the direction or outcome of a situation.

Proximity And Distance

Factors related to how physical closeness or spatial distance between people influences their interactions and relationships.

Failure Event

refers to a significant incident or situation where expectations are not met, leading to perceived loss, disappointment, or negative outcomes in relation to goals or standards.