"Help! I need to get in shape!" says your friend, having already made the decision that s/he really wants to achieve fitness. In the language of the theory of planned behavior, briefly describe two key steps that will help her/him achieve the go

What will be an ideal response?


Answer:
1) Be specific. Decide explicitly how to go about getting in shape, i.e., establish what specific behaviors are necessary to achieve good health and fitness, and make explicit plans for executing those behaviors.
2) Commit. Go public, make plans with a friend, and/or otherwise commit to the behaviors necessary to get in shape.

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