Compare and contrast the concepts of equifinality and ...

[imowrer]

Compare and contrast the concepts of equifinality and multifinality. Give concrete examples of each and how these concepts help in the understanding of developmental psychopathology.
 
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Question 2

Which scenariobest illustrates operant conditioning?
 
  a. A man gets sickwhen he smells the same kind of food that caused him food poisoning.
  b. A man asks for a raise because, in the past, his requests have been successful.
  c. A woman has been frightened by thunderstorms all her life and her fears are getting worse.
  d. A child watches a friend steal from a store, so he thinks he might steal in the future.

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Answer to Question 1

 Equifinality  different circumstances that lead to similar outcomes
 Example of equifinality  children who had different family structures (e.g., divorced, abusive, supportive, etc.) develop a similar disorder (e.g., depression)
 Multifinality  similar circumstances that lead to different outcomes
 Example of multifinality  children who similar early development (e.g., born prematurely) have different outcomes as adolescents (e.g., learning disabilities, attention problems, minimal difficulties in school or home)
 Understanding  complexity of development and circumstances that can lead to psychopathology; help in knowing when and how to intervene

Answer to Question 2

B

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