Quiz 9: Sleep, Nightmares, and Night-Time Safety

Question 1 of 10

Question 1

According to the lesson, what is the primary goal of the strategies discussed regarding sleep?

To achieve a full eight hours of uninterrupted sleep every night.

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To force the body into deep relaxation to eliminate nightmares.

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To achieve “good enough” sleep, increase steadiness, and improve feelings of safety.

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To completely eliminate the need for any night-time routines.

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Question 2 of 10

Question 2

Why might someone who has experienced trauma struggle with falling asleep?

Because they are lazy and do not value rest.

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Because their nervous system remains on alert for danger, even when the body needs rest.

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Because they do not have a comfortable mattress.

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Because they are not trying hard enough to relax.

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Question 3 of 10

Question 3

Which of the following is recommended as a way to handle a nightmare?

Forcing yourself to go back to sleep immediately so you don't think about the dream.

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Using sensory grounding techniques to orient yourself to the present.

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Staying in bed until the fear goes away, even if it takes hours.

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Analyzing the meaning of the dream in detail.

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Question 4 of 10

Question 4

What is the definition of a “pre-sleep calming routine” as described in the lesson?

An hour-long meditation session that must be performed perfectly.

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A short sequence of 5–15 minutes that signals to the body that you are moving toward rest.

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A set of intense exercises designed to tire out the body.

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A rigid schedule that cannot be changed under any circumstances.

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Question 5 of 10

Question 5

What should you do if you are lying in bed awake for too long after a nightmare?

Stay in bed and force yourself to close your eyes until you fall asleep.

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Get out of bed and do something quiet and calming until you feel sleepier.

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Turn on all the lights and start working to distract yourself

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Consume caffeine to help you stay awake until morning.

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Question 6 of 10

Question 6

Which of these is identified as a potential “night-time trigger”?

The transition from day into night.

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Wearing pajamas.

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Reading a book.

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Drinking water.

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Question 7 of 10

Question 7

Why does the lesson advise against perfectionistic sleep goals?

Because perfection is actually easy to achieve for most people.

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Because it increases stress and ignores the reality of unstable or unpredictable living conditions.

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Because sleep research shows that goals are unnecessary.

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Because you should only sleep when you are exhausted.

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Question 8 of 10

Question 8

If you wake from a nightmare, what is the *first* goal?

To figure out why you had the dream.

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To get back to sleep as quickly as possible.

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To orient yourself to the present.

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To immediately change your bedding.

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Question 9 of 10

Question 9

When should someone seek professional mental health support for sleep issues?

If they wake up once in the middle of the night.

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If they feel a little tired in the morning.

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Only if they have never had a good night's sleep in their life.

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Because having more notes indicates you aren't trying hard enough.

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Question 10 of 10

Question 10

What is a “compassionate” way to view your sleep struggles?

Recognizing that they are a sign of personal failure.

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Understanding that they are common and understandable trauma responses.

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Believing that you are the only one struggling with these issues.

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Ignoring them and hoping they go away on their own.

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A Trauma Management Protocol

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