According to the Supreme Court, the concept of "totality of conditions" may be used to determine whether life in a correctional environment constitutes .
A) cruel and unusual punishment
B) a restriction on free speech
C) unreasonable searches and seizures
D) irrational behavior

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The Supreme Court has held that the "totality of conditions" in a correctional environment can be used to determine if those conditions amount to cruel and unusual punishment, in violation of the Eighth Amendment. This approach considers all aspects of the prison environment to assess if it is inhumanely harsh.

According to the Supreme Court, the Concept of "Totality of Conditions