The text describes overeaters who believe that obesity is due to hormonal factors, smokers who attribute their behavior to addiction, and drivers who believe that being in a car wreck is a matter of fate. According to the theory of planned behavior, these people lack the personal ________ to change their behavior.

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The theory of planned behavior states that behavior is influenced by three factors: attitudes, social norms, and perceived behavioral control. People who believe that their behavior is beyond their control (due to factors such as hormones, addiction, or fate) are lacking the necessary perceived behavioral control to change their behavior. Therefore, the best choice is C) control. The other options may also play a role in behavior change, but perceived control is the most relevant in this scenario.

The Text Describes Overeaters Who Believe That Obesity Is Due