A 20-year-old client and a 60-year-old client have had drunk driving accidents and are both experiencing extreme anxiety. From a psychosocial theory perspective, which of these clients would be predisposed to the diagnosis of adjustment disorder?

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According to psychosocial theory, individuals go through various stages of development, and a lack of developmental maturity can lead to adjustment disorders. As a 20-year-old, the client has not yet completed their developmental tasks and is more susceptible to adjustment disorders. The 60-year-old is less likely to be predisposed to adjustment disorder due to their greater life experience and cognitive processing ability, despite any memory deficits.

A 20-Year-Old Client and a 60-Year-Old Client Have Had Drunk