If a person seeking to reduce blood pressure has a spouse who exercises regularly and a close friend who wants to run a 5K race, the theory of planned behavior predicts that the ___ for exercise will enhance the individual's intentions to walk 30 minutes a day.

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The theory of planned behavior suggests that subjective norms, which involve the influence of people important to the individual, can enhance intentions to perform a behavior. In this case, the spouse and friend create a supportive subjective norm for exercise.

If a Person Seeking to Reduce Blood Pressure Has a Spouse