Asked by Janelle Levine on May 27, 2024

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Paras,a Southern Baptist,attended Mass at her boyfriend William's Roman Catholic church.During the service she didn't know when to stand,sit,or kneel;she didn't know the words to most of what the congregation recited aloud from memory;and she decided just to stay in her seat when William went to receive the Eucharist.By remaining at the service despite being confused and uncomfortable,which strategy for developing motivation did Paras seem to employ?

A) Tolerating ambiguity
B) Developing mindfulness
C) Avoiding negative judgments
D) Developing a third culture

Tolerating Ambiguity

The ability to remain comfortable and continue functioning effectively in situations that are unclear, uncertain, or not fully understood.

Mindfulness

The ability to think consciously about what you are doing and experiencing.

Eucharist

A Christian sacrament commemorating the Last Supper, in which bread and wine are consecrated and consumed.

  • Develop proficiency in the skills required to empathize and understand people from various cultural backgrounds effectively.
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kimberly torresJun 01, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Paras seemed to tolerate the ambiguity of the unfamiliar Catholic service by staying and observing even though she was confused and uncomfortable. She did not let her lack of knowledge prevent her from attending the service with her boyfriend. This is an example of her using the strategy of tolerating ambiguity to develop her motivation.