The concept of perceived control refers to
(a) the ability to identify who is controlling their decisions
(b) beliefs about the nature of predestination
(c) beliefs about the capacity to influence and shape outcomes in our lives
(d) attitudes regarding the desirability of control

(C) beliefs about the capacity to influence and shape outcomes in our lives

Explanation: Concept of perceived control is defined as a person can define his/her internal feelings and behavior on their own and can be influential towards the surrounding of other people. There are two main objective in the perceived control that is the controlled object is past located or future located  and controlled object is over the behavior.

Thus, the correct option is option (C).