A cancer patient has decided to face her disease with courage and make whatever adjustments are necessary to enjoy her remaining time. According to Kobasa, this patient demonstrates the _________ characteristic of psychological hardiness.

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According to Kobasa's theory, psychological hardiness includes three characteristics: control, challenge, and commitment (or character). This patient's decision to face her disease with courage and make adjustments to enjoy her remaining time demonstrates the challenge characteristic, as she is embracing the difficulty of her situation and taking steps to make the most of it. Confidence is not one of the three characteristics of psychological hardiness according to Kobasa.

A Cancer Patient Has Decided to Face Her Disease with Courage