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CBT-I Relaxation & Mindfulness Techniques Flashcards

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  1. What is progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) primarily designed to address in insomnia treatment?

    Answer: Physical tension that contributes to hyperarousal

    PMR systematically tenses and releases muscle groups to reduce the somatic hyperarousal that perpetuates insomnia.

  2. Which breathing technique is most commonly recommended as a relaxation tool in CBT-I?

    Answer: Diaphragmatic (belly) breathing

    Diaphragmatic breathing activates the parasympathetic nervous system, reducing arousal and promoting sleep onset.

  3. In CBT-I, mindfulness-based approaches primarily help insomnia by:

    Answer: Reducing cognitive reactivity to nighttime wakefulness

    Mindfulness reduces the secondary distress caused by wakefulness, helping patients observe intrusive thoughts without reacting to them.

  4. Autogenic training in CBT-I involves:

    Answer: Self-suggestion of warmth and heaviness in body parts

    Autogenic training uses self-directed phrases about warmth and heaviness to induce physiological relaxation.

  5. Which statement best describes the role of imagery in insomnia treatment?

    Answer: It replaces nighttime rumination with pleasant mental images

    Guided imagery redirects the mind away from anxious sleep-related thoughts toward calming, neutral imagery.

  6. Biofeedback in insomnia treatment most commonly monitors which physiological signal?

    Answer: Skin conductance or EMG activity

    Biofeedback typically measures muscle tension (EMG) or skin conductance to help patients learn to reduce physiological arousal.

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