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Encyclopedia > Deterrent

Deterrence is the method manipulating a person's action by negative motivational influences.


Deterrence is a criminological theory. Deterrence is the idea that someone can be prevented from committing a crime by fear of the potential consequences. Deterrence is the primary theory of punishment in the United States legal system.


At the military level, deterrence is the basis of the Deterrence theory.


It's also the title of a movie by Director Rod Lurie.


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Deterrence theory - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (401 words)
Deterrence theory is a defensive strategy developed after World War II and used throughout the Cold War.
Deterrence in the Cold War was related to George P. Kennan's ideology of Containment and President Ronald Regan's arms build-up in the 1980's.
The arms race during deterrence might escalate the risk of accidental deployment possibly leading to war.
Deterrence - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (87 words)
Deterrence is a means of controlling a person's behavior through negative motivational influences, namely fear of punishment.
At the military level, the same principle has become known as the deterrence theory.
Deterrence is also a 1999 movie by director Rod Lurie.
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