Leo has become increasingly obsessed with a famous fitness influencer on social media. Initially, he just enjoyed watching his daily workouts. Now, Leo spends hours tracking the influencer's personal life, refers to him as his 'soulmate', and has spent a large portion of his savings buying the exact supplements and clothing the influencer recommends. Leo's friends have noticed he has withdrawn from socialising and is neglecting his university studies.
Discuss the absorption-addiction model as an explanation of parasocial relationships. Refer to Leo's behaviour in your answer.
16 exam-style questions on AQA A Level Psychology Parasocial relationships. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.