The Tapirapé of Brazil maintained their tradition of having very small families even in the face of extinction. This is an example of a(n) __________ custom.

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Maladaptive customs are those that are harmful or counterproductive to the survival or well-being of a group or society. In the case of the Tapirapé, maintaining very small families despite the threat of extinction would be considered maladaptive because it does not support the survival or growth of their population.

The Tapirapé of Brazil Maintained Their Tradition of Having Very