Mandy 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, Mandy will be using
a. stimulus control.
b. the relaxation response.
c. sleep restriction.
d. the paradoxical intention.
ANSWER: a
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