According to developmental psychopathologists, why do children tend to fare worse than adults when faced with an extreme stressor for the first time?
A) Their young age makes them ineligible for certain therapies.
B) They have not directly witnessed models of appropriate coping.
C) Their stress pathways and stress circuits are not yet fully developed.
D) They believe that negative actions are a direct consequence of their thoughts.

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Children's stress pathways and stress circuits are not yet fully developed, making it harder for them to process and cope with extreme stressors compared to adults.

According to Developmental Psychopathologists, Why Do Children Tend to Fare