Which statement best differentiates deterrence by punishment from deterrence by denial?

Which statement best differentiates deterrence by punishment from deterrence by denial?

• A. Deterrence by punishment threatens unacceptable retaliation to dissuade an action; deterrence by denial aims to prevent the adversary from achieving objectives by making success unlikely or costly.
• B. Deterrence by punishment seeks to prevent an adversary from achieving objectives by making success unlikely or costly.
• C. Deterrence by denial relies on preemption.
• D. Deterrence by punishment is the same as deterrence by denial.

Answer: (A)