Sleep for Mental Health Quiz

How does stimulus control work? *

Stimulus control trains your brain to ignore all stimulants

Stimulus control trains your brain to wake up at the same time everyday

Stimulus control trains your brain to become sleepy when you go to bed by association and cue training

What is the significance of reserving your bed only for sleeping? *

It tells your brain that your bed is the most boring place in your house, making you sleepy.

It tells your brain that your bed is where you sleep. If you do other activities there, your brain will be primed to stay awake in bed.

It tells your brain that your bed is not important and you should sell it.

What should you do if you can't sleep? *

Scroll on your phone until you fall asleep

Get out of bed and go watch television in another room until you fall asleep on the couch

Get out of bed and read in another room until you become sleepy – then, return and try again

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