Elena has been abusing prescription painkillers for several years. She has recently started to realise that her habit is harming her relationships and has begun weighing up the pros and cons of trying to stop. However, she has not yet made any plans to change her behaviour.
With reference to Elena, explain how Prochaska’s six-stage model of behaviour change can be used to understand her current situation and how she might progress towards overcoming her addiction.
6 exam-style questions on AQA A Level Psychology Prochaska's six-stage model. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.