Emma is trying to decide if she wants to exercise.She thinks exercise is important and knows that her doctor,friends,and family think it's a good idea for her to exercise.However,she is not sure if she is too out of shape to initiate an exercise routine.The favorable attitude that her doctor,friends,and family hold regarding her exercise behavior best represents which component of the theory of planned behavior?
A) Attitudes
B) Perceived control
C) Subjective norms
D) Cultural norms

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The favorable attitude of her doctor, friends and family towards exercise represents subjective norms which is one of the components of the theory of planned behavior. Subjective norms refer to an individual's belief about the social pressure from those around them to engage in a behavior. In this case, Emma's perception of the approval and support of her doctor, friends, and family towards exercise may influence her decision to exercise.

Emma Is Trying to Decide If She Wants to Exercise