It is important to consider a person's age and developmental stage when evaluating behavior because
a. children have more serious disorders than adults do
b. adults may not report all their symptoms
c. developmental maturity affects what disorders occur and what symptoms are present
d. disorders not treated during childhood will always persist throughout life
Answer: c. developmental maturity affects what disorders occur and what symptoms are present
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