CBT-I CBT-I Relaxation & Mindfulness Techniques 3

Question 1

A patient reports that trying to relax makes them more anxious. This phenomenon is known as:

Accepted Answer

Relaxation-induced anxiety

Answer

Relaxation-induced anxiety occurs when focusing on bodily sensations triggers anxiety rather than calm, and is addressed by switching techniques or using mindfulness.

Question 2

EMG biofeedback in insomnia patients typically targets which muscle group(s)?

Accepted Answer

Frontalis or trapezius muscles

Answer

The frontalis (forehead) and trapezius (neck/shoulder) muscles are commonly monitored as proxies for overall body tension.

Question 3

In progressive muscle relaxation, how many major muscle groups are typically addressed in the full protocol?

Accepted Answer

16 or more

Answer

Standard PMR protocols address 16 or more muscle groups, which can be abbreviated to 4-7 groups as patients develop skill.

Question 4

Guided imagery used in CBT-I differs from hypnosis primarily because:

Accepted Answer

It does not involve suggestion of altered consciousness or enhanced suggestibility

Answer

Guided imagery uses visualization as a relaxation and distraction tool without the altered-state or suggestibility components of hypnosis.

Question 5

The primary mechanism by which relaxation techniques reduce sleep onset latency is:

Accepted Answer

Decreasing sympathetic nervous system activation

Answer

Relaxation techniques reduce sympathetic arousal, allowing the parasympathetic system to promote physiological conditions conducive to sleep.

(CBT-I) CBT Insomnia Certification Practice Test

(CBT-I) CBT Insomnia Certification Practice Test

CBT-I CBT-I Relaxation & Mindfulness Techniques 3