free will vs determinism

• What are the key concepts related to free will and determinism?

  • Free will
  • Determinism
  • Hard determinism
  • Soft determinism
  • Biological determinism
  • Environmental determinism
  • Psychic determinism
• How is free will defined in the context of this lesson?

  Free will is the ability to choose our thoughts and actions
• What does determinism imply about behavior?

  Determinism implies that behavior is shaped or controlled by internal or external forces
• What is hard determinism?

  Hard determinism is the belief that behavior is always caused by forces beyond our control
• What is soft determinism?

  Soft determinism acknowledges that behavior has causes but can also be influenced by conscious choices
• What is the basic principle of science regarding cause and effect?

  The basic principle is that every event in the universe has a cause that can be explained using general laws
• Why is establishing cause and effect important in psychology?

  It allows for the prediction and control of future events
• What does biological determinism state about behavior?

  Biological determinism states that behavior is determined by biological factors
• What factors are included in biological determinism?

  Genes, hormones, brain structure, and bio-evolution
• What does environmental determinism suggest about behavior?

  Environmental determinism suggests that behavior is determined by environmental factors
• What are some examples of environmental factors in environmental determinism?

  Reward/punishment, observation, and influences from parents, teachers, and institutions
• What does psychic determinism claim about behavior?

  Psychic determinism claims that behavior is determined by unconscious conflicts in the mind
• What are some factors that influence psychic determinism?

  Innate drives, childhood fixation and trauma, and conflicts between the ID, Ego, and Superego
• What are the types of determinism

  
  

  
  

  Hard determinism

  • Soft determinism
  • Biological determinism
  • Environmental determinism
  • Psychic determinism
• Who is associated with the humanistic approach mentioned in the lesson?

  Rogers
• What is the key term that refers to the belief that behavior is controlled and we do not exercise free will?

  Determinism
• What does biological determinism imply about behavior?

  Behavior is controlled by aspects of biology, such as genes and chemicals.
• How does environmental determinism explain behavior?

  Behavior is controlled by external influences like parents and society.
• What does psychic determinism suggest about behavior?

  Behavior is controlled by unconscious fears and desires.
• What are the types of determinism that should be defined and applied in the context of free will?

  • Hard determinism
  • Soft determinism
  • Biological determinism
  • Environmental determinism
  • Psychic determinism
• What is the scientific emphasis on causal explanations in psychology?

  Every event has a cause that can be explained using general laws.
• How can knowledge of causes in psychology be beneficial?

  It allows psychologists to make predictions and develop treatments.
• What is a disadvantage of a deterministic explanation in relation to the legal system?

  It conflicts with the idea of moral accountability for actions.
• What does it mean for a theory to be unfalsifiable?

  It cannot be proven wrong through empirical testing.
• What is fatalism in the context of free will?

  It is the belief that events are fixed in advance and cannot be changed.
• How does an internal locus of control relate to mental health?

  People with an internal locus of control tend to be more mentally healthy.
• What did Robert et al (2000) find regarding adolescents with a strong sense of fatalism?

  They were more likely to suffer from depression.
• What does research by Chun Siong Soon et al (2008) suggest about free will?

  Brain activity related to choices occurs before conscious awareness of making a decision.
• What implications do cases like Jeffrey Dahmer's have for our understanding of free will and behavior?

  • Troubled home life may explain later behavior.
  • Many individuals from similar backgrounds do not exhibit violent behavior.
  • Raises questions about the extent of free will versus predetermined experiences.
• What should be considered when discussing the implications of free will for the legal system?

  How individual choice and determinism affect moral accountability in criminal behavior.
• What are the key terms associated with the evaluation of free will and determinism?

  Validity, unfalsifiable, locus of control
• What is the difference between hard determinism and soft determinism?

  Hard determinism states free will is not possible, while soft determinism allows for conscious thoughts to influence behavior.
• How does the deterministic approach to human behavior challenge the perception of free will?

  It suggests that behavior is influenced by factors beyond individual control.