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.
-After one week on the job Brad is convinced that the inmates are just disrespectful and violent in prison because that is how they behaved when they were out on the streets. Because he thinks that inmates bring their behavior from the outside Carl supports the:

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The importation model suggests that inmate behavior is influenced by pre-existing social and personal characteristics they bring with them into the prison environment, such as gang affiliations, prior criminal behavior, and attitudes towards authority. This aligns with Brad's belief that the inmates' behavior is a reflection of their behavior outside of prison. Carl's agreement with Brad's observation also supports the importation model.

Brad Just Graduated from the Corrections Academy in His State