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
Answer: A
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