The principle that a behavior or disorder may have several causes (e.g.,delusions can be a result of amphetamine abuse or of schizophrenia)is called
A)equifinality.
B)multifinality.
C)pathogenesis.
D)orthogonal causation.

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Equifinality refers to the concept that a particular end state or outcome can be reached by many potential means or from different initial conditions. In this context, it means that a behavior or disorder can have multiple causes.

The Principle That a Behavior or Disorder May Have Several