Brandon and his brother Trent grew up in a poverty-stricken neighbourhood with a single mother who was working three jobs to pay the bills.While growing up,the boys were often left at home alone and thus were exposed to drugs and crime.Although Brandon grew up to be a successful doctor who is happily married with two children,Trent has been in jail most of his adult life.He is often depressed and has been unable to hold a job and maintain his social relationships.The principle of ___ explains how Brandon and Trent started from the same point but eventually functioned in very different ways.

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Multifinality refers to the idea that similar beginnings or conditions can lead to different outcomes. In this case, both brothers grew up in poverty and were exposed to drugs and crime, but Brandon became successful while Trent ended up in jail.

Brandon and His Brother Trent Grew Up in a Poverty-Stricken