Solomon was diagnosed with ADHD at an early age. Throughout school he had extreme academic difficulties, though he excelled at art. When he graduated from high school, he started a career as an artist; he quickly began selling his work and achieved critical acclaim. As an adult he was experiencing life success even though he still had symptoms of ADHD. Which of the four general principles of developmental psychopathology does this example best illustrate?

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This example best illustrates the principle that "Life may be better or worse in adulthood." Despite experiencing academic difficulties in school due to his ADHD, Solomon achieved success as an artist in adulthood. This shows that the prognosis for individuals with ADHD can vary across the lifespan.

Solomon Was Diagnosed with ADHD at an Early Age