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# EXAM REVIEW ## Chapter 1 **TERMS** * **Equifinality:** Different start, same outcome * **Multifinality:** Same start, different outcome * **Competence:** Child's ability to successfully adapt in the environment & manage developmental tasks. * **Risk Factor:** A Variable that increases the chanc...

# EXAM REVIEW ## Chapter 1 **TERMS** * **Equifinality:** Different start, same outcome * **Multifinality:** Same start, different outcome * **Competence:** Child's ability to successfully adapt in the environment & manage developmental tasks. * **Risk Factor:** A Variable that increases the chance that the outcome will occur * **Protective Factor:** A personal or situational variable that reduces the chances for a child to develop a disorder. * **Resilience:** Achieving positive outcomes despite being at risk for negative outcomes. Depends on balance of risk and protective factors. * **Externalizing Problems:** Acting out (aggression, breaking behaviors) * **Internalizing Problems:** Mood symptoms (e.g., anxiety, depression), somatic complaints, withdrawn behaviors * **How are Psychological Disorders Defined?** A pattern of behavioral, emotional, cognitive, or physical signs and symptoms shown by an individual, associated with one or more of the following