What are the two main components that shape intention in the Theory of Reasoned Action?

The correct answer focuses on attitude and subjective norms as the two main components that shape intention in the Theory of Reasoned Action. According to this theory, an individual’s intention to engage in a behavior is primarily determined by their attitude toward the behavior and the subjective norms surrounding it.

Attitude refers to the individual's positive or negative evaluation of performing the behavior; if someone believes that the behavior will lead to positive outcomes, they are more likely to intend to perform it. Subjective norms involve the individual's perception of social pressures or expectations from others regarding the behavior. If people believe that significant others approve of the behavior, they are more likely to form an intention to perform it.

By understanding these two components, practitioners can identify what influences clients' intentions and help them modify their attitudes or address social pressures to facilitate behavioral change. This model emphasizes the importance of both personal beliefs and social context in shaping intentions.