The deprivation hypothesis holds that inmates bring their attitudes and life experiences from the outside into prison, which shapes their behavior in the prison environment.

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The deprivation hypothesis suggests that the behaviors and attitudes of inmates are shaped by the conditions and deprivations (such as lack of freedom, privacy, and access to goods and services) they experience within the prison environment, rather than their pre-prison experiences.

The Deprivation Hypothesis Holds That Inmates Bring Their Attitudes and Life