The Policy of Deterrence Is Based on the Idea That

question 13

Multiple Choice

The policy of deterrence is based on the idea that

• A)when threatened,a nation should strike first so that its enemy is deprived of the option of a surprise attack.
• B)economic links with another country will deter it from aggression.
• C)modern warfare requires a flexible response policy.
• D)any nation would be deterred from launching a full-scale nuclear attack by the knowledge that,even if it destroyed the country,it too would be obliterated.
• E)preemptive strikes are preferable to passive behavior.

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Definitions:

Deindividuation

A psychological state characterized by diminished self-consciousness, reduced concern for social evaluation, and weakened restraints against prohibited behaviors in groups.

Normative Social Influence

The influence of other people that leads us to conform in order to be liked and accepted by them, affecting our views, attitudes, and behaviors.

Informational Social Influence

The change in opinions or behavior that occurs when someone conforms to what they believe are the expectations of others, particularly in uncertain situations where the correct action or belief is unclear.

Social Facilitation

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