Brad just graduated from the corrections academy in his state. He has been assigned to a maximum security prison that houses all types of offenders. He is shadowing a veteran correctional officer named Carl.
-Carl is attempting to explain the culture of the prison to Brad. Carl explains that there are mainly two explanations to prison culture. Carl believes that inmate behavior is mostly the product of the prison environment. He claims that inmates behave the way they do because they have a hard time adapting to prison because of all they think they are missing. This is known as the:

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The explanation given by Carl aligns with the deprivation model, which suggests that inmate behavior is largely driven by what they feel they are lacking in prison. This can include basic needs such as autonomy, security, and meaningful social relationships. The deprivation model is one of the two main explanations for prison culture, with the other being the importation model which suggests that inmate behavior is largely shaped by their pre-existing traits and experiences before entering prison. However, Carl's explanation does not align with the importation model. The administrative-control model and situational model are other theories of prison culture, but they are not mentioned in this scenario.

Brad Just Graduated from the Corrections Academy in His State