Blaine Has Difficulty Falling Asleep

question 5

Multiple Choice

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. What sleep disorder is Blaine most likely suffering from?

• A) Hypersomnia
• B) Sleep apnea
• C) Insomnia
• D) Narcolepsy

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Definitions:

Multiple-Act Criterion

Term for a general behavioural index based on an average or combination of several specific behaviours.

Subjective Norm

The perceived social pressure to perform or not perform a particular behavior, based on the expectations of others.

Specific Measures

Detailed and precise metrics or criteria used for evaluating or assessing particular aspects or phenomena.

Theory of Reasoned Action

A psychological theory that proposes that an individual's intention to engage in a behavior is a primary determinant of whether they will actually do so, influenced by their attitudes and subjective norms.