In His Efforts to Extend the Theory of Reasoned Action

question 14

Essay

In his efforts to extend the theory of reasoned action, what did Icek Ajzen add to the theory of planned behavior? And how important is this concept to explanations of how well people's intentions predict their behaviors?

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Definitions:

Progressive Muscle Relaxation

A technique involving the sequential tensing and relaxing of muscle groups to reduce stress and promote relaxation.

Systolic Blood Pressure

The pressure in the arteries when the heart beats and fills them with blood.

Deep Breathing Techniques

Methods used to take slow, deep breaths to fully engage the diaphragm and improve oxygen exchange, often used for stress reduction and relaxation.

Sympathetic Mode

A state of the autonomic nervous system that triggers the body's rapid involuntary response to dangerous or stressful situations, activating the fight-or-flight response.