According to Dan McAdams, the narrative theme of "agency" organizes the life story around
A) an event that seemed terrible at the time but had positive consequences in the end.
B) individuals who had a particular influence in the trajectory of one's life.
C) episodes of challenging oneself and then accomplishing one's goals.
D) a high point, a low point, and a turning point.

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Agency in narrative identity refers to the theme of self-mastery, where individuals organize their life stories around episodes of challenging themselves and then accomplishing their goals. This emphasizes the individual's ability to act and make changes.

According to Dan McAdams, the Narrative Theme of "Agency" Organizes