Jordan feels that his dark, long hair causes many of his classmates to label him as a minority group member. In an effort to blend in with his peers, Jordan dyes his hair blond and cuts it very close to his scalp. Jordan exhibited which of the following reactions to being discriminated against because of his perceived minority group?

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Jordan's decision to change his physical appearance in order to blend in with his peers demonstrates assimilation, as he is conforming to the dominant cultural norms in an effort to avoid discrimination.

Jordan Feels That His Dark, Long Hair Causes Many of His