Factors Involved in Insomnia:
Behavioral Model of Insomnia
Predisposing
Precipitating
Perpetuating
• Genetics
• Arousal level
• Weak sleep generation system
• Situational Stressors
• Maladaptive Habits
• Illness/Injury
• Dysfunctional/Alarming beliefs, attitudes and
cognitions
• Worry or rumination tendency
• Acute stress reaction
• Sleep Schedule
• Environmental Changes
• Environment
• Previous Episodes
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Factors Involved in Insomnia:
Behavioral Model of Insomnia
Predisposing
Precipitating
Perpetuating
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