Some cultures perceive ambiguity as an ongoing threat to be resisted whereas others perceive ambiguity as normal and nonthreatening. This concept is known as
A) certainty avoidance.
B) uncertainty avoidance.
C) stress avoidance.
D) uncertainty acceptance.

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The concept is known as uncertainty avoidance. It describes how different cultures handle the uncertainty and ambiguity inherent in life, with some cultures seeking to minimize uncertainty through strict norms and rules, while others are more accepting of ambiguity.

Some Cultures Perceive Ambiguity as an Ongoing Threat to Be