Multifinality refers to the observation that ____.
A) different disorders may stem from similar causes
B) various outcomes may stem from similar beginnings
C) the same disorder may have different causes
D) developmental pathways may converge at the end

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Multifinality refers to the idea that similar beginnings (e.g. similar risk factors or experiences) can result in different outcomes (e.g. different disorders or levels of functioning) for different individuals. In other words, there is not a one-to-one relationship between a cause and an outcome.

Multifinality Refers to the Observation That ____