Insomnia disorder applies to cases of ______.
A) sporadic or occasional insomnia that last for no more than a few days at a time
B) sporadic cases of occasional insomnia that recurs every few months
C) persistent insomnia that can be accounted for by other psychological or physical disorders, or the effects of medicine
D) persistent insomnia that cannot be accounted for by other psychological or physical disorders, or the effects of medicine

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Insomnia disorder is defined as persistent difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or having poor quality sleep, for at least three nights per week for at least three months, and that cannot be attributed to other factors such as medication or underlying medical or psychiatric conditions. Therefore, the correct choice is D, which indicates persistent insomnia that cannot be accounted for by other psychological or physical disorders or the effects of medicine. The other choices do not fully meet the criteria for a diagnosis of insomnia disorder.

Insomnia Disorder Applies to Cases of ______