Leo vapes and uses cannabis with a group of older teenagers at his local skatepark. He tries to fit in and gain status by taking risks, performing dangerous stunts while intoxicated, and frequently skipping school. He has taken money from his sister's bedroom to buy drugs and becomes highly defensive and angry when questioned about it. While his father dismisses this as "just a phase of teenage rebellion", his school counselor suspects Leo may display a high degree of sensation-seeking or an underlying personality disorder.
Discuss personality characteristics and social factors as explanations for substance abuse. Refer to Leo in your answer.
21 exam-style questions on AQA A Level Psychology Risk factors for addiction. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.