Six-year-old Nick's parents have been called to school repeatedly during the past two years for a variety of problems ranging from disobeying teachers to bullying classmates. Their position is that like any other boy his age, Nick is testing the limits. How should school officials respond if they are taking a developmental psychopathology perspective?

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Taking a developmental psychopathology perspective involves recognizing that certain behaviors may be considered normative in the context of a child's stage of development, but also considering if these behaviors are age-appropriate or if they reflect a more significant problem. Therefore, while it is acknowledged that children like Nick may test limits, school officials should emphasize that Nick's behaviors are not age-appropriate, indicating that his behavior is a cause for concern.

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