Eighteen-year-old Heather and her family have lived in Egypt for 10 years. By now Heather feels ready to convert from Christianity to Islam and to become an Egyptian citizen. This will mean giving up her American citizenship. Heather's decision is an example of:

a. assimilation.
b. tolerance.
c. ethnocentrism.
d. resistance.


a. assimilation.

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