free will vs determinism

• What does the free will explanation of behavior argue?

  We have a choice over how we behave
• How does determinism explain behavior?

  It argues we have no choice over our behavior
• What is biological determinism?

  Behavior is determined by biological processes
• What does environmental determinism suggest?

  Behavior is determined by environmental processes
• Provide an example of environmental determinism.

  Family dysfunction explanation of schizophrenia
• What is psychic determinism?

  Behavior is determined by our unconscious mind
• Give an example of psychic determinism.

  Freud's explanation of defense mechanisms
• What is hard determinism?

  Behavior is determined and we have no free will
• What is soft determinism?

  Behavior is determined but we can choose
• What is a strength of the deterministic explanation of behavior?

  It allows for the development of treatments
• How does the dopamine explanation of schizophrenia support determinism?

  It argues illness is biologically determined
• Why is it harder to suggest treatments based on free will?

  People choose to behave in certain ways
• How can deterministic explanations be scientifically tested?

  They can be observed and measured scientifically
• What did Watson and Rayner's experiment demonstrate?

  Classical conditioning can lead to phobias
• What is a limitation of free will explanations?

  They can be affected by bias and demand characteristics
• What is a criticism of deterministic explanations?

  They suggest people aren't responsible for actions
• What does Raine's research suggest about violent behavior?

  It is determined by brain activity levels
• What ethical implications arise from deterministic research?

  It affects perceptions of personal responsibility
• What is the focus of ethical implications in research?

  The effect of published research on society