James is trying to decide if he wants to exercise.He thinks exercise is important and knows that his doctor,friends,and family want him to exercise.However,he is not sure if he is too out of shape to initiate an exercise routine.His belief that he might not be able to engage in exercise because of his fitness level best represents which component of the theory of planned behavior?
A) Attitudes
B) Perceived control
C) Social norms
D) Cultural norms

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Perceived control refers to the belief that one can successfully perform the behavior. James' belief that he may not be able to engage in exercise because of his fitness level reflects his perceived control. Attitudes refer to a person's positive or negative evaluation of the behavior, social norms refer to the perceived expectations of important others, and cultural norms refer to the societal expectations surrounding the behavior. None of these factors are directly reflected in James' concern about his fitness level.

James Is Trying to Decide If He Wants to Exercise