Maria Gomez is thrilled to be in the United States. After spending her childhood years in Mexico, she is looking forward to the freedom given to teenage girls in the United States. "I can wear shorts, pantsuits, and even halter tops and no one will think badly of me," says Maria. Maria is in the process of ________.

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Maria is adapting to the new cultural norms and freedoms of the United States, which differ from those she experienced in Mexico. This process of adjustment to a new culture or environment is referred to as adaptation.

Maria Gomez Is Thrilled to Be in the United States