The application of the medical model to individuals exhibiting certain behaviors personalizes the problem and deflects attention away from the ________ sources for the behavior.

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The medical model tends to focus on the individual's biology and psychology as the root cause of certain behaviors or disorders. This personalizes the problem by attributing it solely to the individual, and deflects attention away from the social and institutional sources, such as poverty, inequality, and systemic injustices. Therefore, the best choice is social (option C).

The Application of the Medical Model to Individuals Exhibiting Certain