Gina is chain-smoker. when her friends tell her that she is addicted to cigarettes, she disagrees with them saying that she can stop smoking whenever she feels like it. according to the stages of change model, gina is most likely in the

Precontemplation.

Explanation:

The Stages of Change Model or the Trans-theoretical Model was theorized by DiClemente and Prochaska. This theory was theorized to examine the experiences of smokers who decide to quit smoking on their own.

There are six stages of Change model:

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In the given question, Gina is at the first stage of Change Model, i.e., Precontemplation.

In this stage, the smoker does not have any desire to change, at least in the period of next six months. They do not find their behaviours problematic and do not tend to discuss on the topic.

So, the correct answer is Precontemplation.

The mood portrayed in this excerpt is terror and suspense. It is displayed in the first sentence that right away you feel weary and suspenseful. The author wants you to expect something to happen and for you to be prepared for something to happen.

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