Three children from different families all have a depressed parent.One child shows symptoms of depression, one is withdrawn, and the third is diagnosed with oppositional defiant disorder.What concept does this pattern illustrate?

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Multifinality refers to the concept where similar beginnings or conditions lead to different outcomes. In this scenario, all three children have a depressed parent (a similar beginning), but each child develops differently (different outcomes: depression, withdrawal, oppositional defiant disorder), illustrating multifinality.

Three Children from Different Families All Have a Depressed Parent