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The ancient Chinese custom of permanently changing the foot shape of daughters by tightly wrapping them with cloth in early childhood is an example of

  1. developmental adjustment

  2. long-term acclimatization

  3. seasonal acclimatization

  4. all of the above
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Explanation

This cultural practice had the effect of permanently altering the shape, size and position of foot bones so that their feet were smaller and subsequently, more attractive to the Chinese. This is a classic example of developmental adjustment.

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