Jerry is fond of saying,"I am the master of my own destiny.My future is what I choose it to be." Jerry's statement illustrates the concept of:
A) hardiness
B) conflict
C) an internal locus of control
D) an external locus of control

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Jerry's statement reflects a belief in his own ability to control and shape his future, which is characteristic of an internal locus of control. Hardiness refers to the ability to thrive under stress, which is not directly addressed in Jerry's statement. Conflict is not relevant to the statement. An external locus of control would imply that Jerry believes external forces (such as luck or fate) have a stronger influence on his future than his own choices, which is contrary to the statement he makes.

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