Explanations that focus solely on the physical or genetic roots of deviant behavior are collectively referred to as _____ by sociologists.
A) the medicalization of deviance
B) the social disorganization theory
C) the social construction of deviance
D) the social conflict theory

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The medicalization of deviance refers to explanations that attribute deviant behavior to physical or genetic causes, framing it as a medical issue rather than a social one.

Explanations That Focus Solely on the Physical or Genetic Roots