A particular behavioral outcome may have many different sources.For example, oppositional behavior may be due to genetic predispositions or poor parental monitoring in a conflicted family environment.What concept does this pattern illustrate?

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Equifinality refers to the principle that a particular outcome can arise from many different origins or causes. In the example given, oppositional behavior (the outcome) can be caused by either genetic predispositions or poor parental monitoring in a conflicted family environment, illustrating the concept of equifinality.

A Particular Behavioral Outcome May Have Many Different Sources