The theory that inmate aggression is caused when freedoms and services that the inmate has come to accept as normal are decreased or eliminated is called

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Relative deprivation theory suggests that inmate aggression is caused when they feel that they are being deprived of something that they have come to feel entitled to. When the freedom/incentives/services that they are used to are taken away, they feel deprived and may become aggressive as a result. This is different from absolute deprivation (B) which suggests that aggression is caused by a lack of basic necessities such as food, shelter, and water. Social deprivation (C) and induced deprivation (D) are not widely recognized theories in the field of criminology.

The Theory That Inmate Aggression Is Caused When Freedoms and Services