In the 60’s and especially during the cold war period, “deterrence theory” emerged as a concept very familiar to both sides of the conflict. Thomas Schelling assured “modern” military strategy was not only about the art of combat strategy and successfully introduced the art of coercion, intimidation and deterrence as part of modern military strategy.
Deterrence theory states that the probability of behaving in a certain way can be modified depending on the probability of being caught and punished. In other words, applying a penalty, leaving everything else unchanged, will reduce the occurrence of the behavior subject to the fine. In the context of the Cold war, it was the threat of nuclear war and destruction that dissuaded the two super-powers, USA and USSR, from starting what seemed to be an imminent battle, especially during the crisis of Berlin in 61’ and Cuba in 62’.
Now, what connection does deterrence theory have with the behavior at child day cares?
Deterrence theory states that the probability of behaving in a certain way can be modified depending on the probability of being caught and punished. In other words, applying a penalty, leaving everything else unchanged, will reduce the occurrence of the behavior subject to the fine. In the context of the Cold war, it was the threat of nuclear war and destruction that dissuaded the two super-powers, USA and USSR, from starting what seemed to be an imminent battle, especially during the crisis of Berlin in 61’ and Cuba in 62’.
Now, what connection does deterrence theory have with the behavior at child day cares?