Laila, a Teenage Drug Addict, Is Sent to George, a Social

Laila, a teenage drug addict, is sent to George, a social worker, for counseling.Initially, Laila denies her associations with drugs.However, gradually she accepts that she is depressed because her parents are getting divorced.George discusses the matter with Laila's parents and asks them to convince Laila that they still loved her.After three months of counseling sessions, George sees some positive changes in Laila.She seems happier and her drug tests are negative.Her grades have improved at school and she expresses the desire to become a social worker in the future.Laila is in the _____ stage of the Transtheoretical Model.

A) contemplation
B) maintenance
C) precontemplation
D) action