Tommy Silverstein was a notorious criminal who was incarcerated at Leavenworth for a series of violent crimes. He was known for his involvement in prison gangs and violent behavior. One theory that can be used to assess Silverstein's behavior is the social learning theory. According to this theory, individuals learn behavior by observing and imitating others, and this learned behavior is reinforced through rewards or punishments. In Silverstein's case, his involvement in prison gangs and violent behavior can be attributed to the fact that he learned these behaviors from other gang members in the prison environment, and his violent behavior was reinforced by the respect he gained from other prisoners.
Clayton Fountain, on the other hand, was a correctional officer at Leavenworth who was tasked with maintaining law and order in the prison. Fountain's behavior can be assessed using the social identity theory. According to this theory, individuals identify with groups and derive their self-esteem from their membership in these groups. In Fountain's case, his identity as a correctional officer gave him a sense of belonging and pride. He identified with the group of correctional officers and felt a sense of loyalty towards them. This led him to act in ways that would be beneficial to the group, even if it meant disregarding the well-being of the prisoners. This can be seen in his participation in the beatings of prisoners and his reluctance to report the abuse of prisoners by other correctional officers.