Kevin and William are brothers, two years apart in age. They grew up in a rough neighborhood, but Kevin became a doctor, while William became involved with gangs and ended up in jail. Which of the following terms best describes this?
A) equifinality
B) multifinality
C) conduct disorder
D) externalization

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Multifinality refers to the concept that individuals with similar beginning circumstances can end up with different outcomes. In this case, both brothers grew up in the same rough neighborhood, but because of their different choices and life experiences, they ended up with vastly different outcomes. The other options do not fit as well: equifinality refers to different beginning circumstances leading to the same outcome, conduct disorder specifically refers to behavioral issues in childhood, and externalization refers to blaming others for one's own problems.

Kevin and William Are Brothers, Two Years Apart in Age