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 behaviour?

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Perceived control refers to an individual's belief that they have the ability to perform a particular behavior. James' belief that he might not be able to exercise because of his fitness level indicates a lack of perceived control. Attitudes refer to an individual's overall evaluation or feeling about a particular behavior, social norms refer to the perceived expectations of others regarding the behavior, and cultural norms refer to the shared beliefs and values of a particular culture regarding the behavior.

James Is Trying to Decide If He Wants to Exercise