Crisis behavior

Journal Article · Sun Apr 01 00:00:00 EST 1984 · Bull. At. Sci.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1080/00963402.1984.11459209· OSTI ID:6057830

Grinspoon, L

The Department of Defense has rules and procedures to minimize the opportunity for error and improper behavior among those with access to strategic weapons, but no psychiatric screening system can predict with assurance who will or will not behave rationally during a crisis. Personal problems and institutional decision-making pressures may destroy nuclear deterrence. Certain features of military life, including drug and alcohol abuse, heavy responsibility, tension, and group decision making, can destreoy rationality. 12 references.

• Research Organization: Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
• OSTI ID: 6057830
• Journal Information: Bull. At. Sci.; (United States), Vol. 40:4
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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