Gone is the ambivalence or outright hostility toward government involvement in little beyond basic science. Elijah speaks with sharp irony about the religious ambivalence of Israel. This rejection fed his ambivalence about his poetry. This continuous process demonstrates the ambivalence of consumerism. The psychological literature has distinguished between several different forms of ambivalence. Practical and theoretical efforts to overcome this ambivalence towards scholarly activity are nonetheless emerging. After meeting Oliver, Marzia is confused by his apparent ambivalence about her. Researchers have sought to understand the relationship between objective and subjective ambivalence. The fables are also distinguished by their occasionally ironical ambivalence. Additionally, it could potentially enhance motivation to change and decrease possible ambivalence about behavioral changes. Several commentators have observed that "many American Jews retain an ambivalence about whiteness". An additional critique lies within the ambivalence of womanism. This, together with the Pontiff's ambivalence between France and Germany, led to his hesitation. Their relationship ends when Edie gets fed up with Claire's sexual ambivalence. Roman writing as a whole demonstrates a deep ambivalence towards the "gladiatoria munera".