Mark decided to drop Professor Yang's course after only the first week because he felt he did not like her accent. He told a friend later that, "We pay good money to go to school here. They should at least hire teachers who sound like one of us." His attitude reflects __________.
A)resistance
B) tolerance
C) understanding
D) respect
E) participation

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Mark's decision to drop the course after only one week because of the professor's accent shows resistance to diversity and different cultures. He assumes that a teacher should "sound like one of us," suggesting he is not willing to tolerate or understand different accents and backgrounds. This attitude could prevent him from fully participating in a diverse academic environment.

Mark Decided to Drop Professor Yang's Course After Only the First