Over the past 3 months, Jennifer's family has repeatedly expressed concern about her abuse of alcohol. Jennifer refuses to acknowledge that problems have arisen from her drinking, and she clearly states she has no desire to change her behaviors. In the stages of change model developed by Norcross, Krebs, and Prochaska (2011), Jennifer is in the ______ stage.

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In the precontemplation stage, individuals are not thinking about changing their behaviors and do not see their behavior as a problem. This is consistent with Jennifer's refusal to acknowledge that problems have arisen from her drinking and her lack of desire to change her behaviors.

Over the Past 3 Months, Jennifer's Family Has Repeatedly Expressed