Hardiness consists of which three Cs?

• A. Commitment, control, challenge
• B. Courage, confidence, compassion
• C. Consistency, clarity, courage
• D. Conformity, compliance, control

Answer: (A)

Hardiness is a resilience trait defined by three key attitudes: commitment, control, and challenge. Commitment means staying involved and believing what you do has meaning, even under stress. Control refers to the belief that you can influence events and outcomes rather than feeling powerless. Challenge is the view that change and difficulties are opportunities for growth rather than threats to be avoided.

This set is the best fit because it names exactly the three components that make up hardiness and explain how they bolster coping under stress. Other options mix in related but distinct traits—such as courage, confidence, or compassion—or use terms like consistency, clarity, conformity, or compliance that don’t align with the established triad.