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Deterrence in arms theory means keeping enough of the right kind of weapons to keep your opponent at bay, i.e., he will be afraid to attack you because he could unleash more force than he could fight.
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∙ 10y agoThe principle of deterrence is the sentencing a person guilty of a crime which ensures that the punishment is sufficient to deter the guilty person, and others, from committing the same crime.
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∙ 11y agoCriminology
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Deterrence is a theory from behavioral psychology about preventing or controlling actions or behavior through fear of punishment or retribution. This theory of criminology is shaping the criminal justice system of the United States and various other countries.
Deterrence can be divided into two separate categories.
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What is an explanation of the deterrence theory?
preventing an attack by threatening retaliation against the potential attacker
What aspect of deterrence theory do theorists believe to have the greatest effect on deterring crime?
severity of punishment
What is the theory of mutual deterrence?
Mutual deterrence is a theory where two opposing sides possess equally strong military capabilities, leading to a stalemate as each side is deterred from initiating conflict due to the knowledge that the other side can retaliate effectively. This theory is often associated with the concept of mutually assured destruction (MAD), where the threat of catastrophic consequences deters both sides from using nuclear weapons.
What role do nuclear weapons play in the theory of deterrence?
If you have a nuke no other country would want to mess with you thus "deterring" them from attacking
When was Deterrence released?
Deterrence was released on 03/10/2000.
What was the Production Budget for Deterrence?
The Production Budget for Deterrence was $800,000.
What has the author N Marais written?
N. Marais has written: 'Deterrence and deterrence interaction' -- subject(s): Deterrence (Strategy)
Which is a theory of punishment that argues that the reason for punishment is to stop the specific person and others from doing the same criminal act?
The theory of punishment that argues that the reason for punishment is too stop the specific person and other from doing the same criminal act is the theory of deterrence.
How much money did Deterrence gross worldwide?
Deterrence grossed $371,647 worldwide.
Deterrence seeks to reduce the likelihood of recidivism by convicted offenders?
Specific Deterrence
How were the theory of deterrence and the arms race related?
The thinking is if the race to gather destructive weapons was deterred then the arms race would be secondary and nations would stop.
How much money did Deterrence gross domestically?
Deterrence grossed $144,583 in the domestic market.
