free will & determinism

• What are the two concepts debated in the text?

  Free will and determinism
• What does the debate on free will and determinism ask about human behavior?

  Is it due to free will or external influences?
• What does the idea of free will suggest about humans?

  Humans are self-determining and can choose
• What does the text imply about the knowledge of factors influencing behavior?

  It still lacks knowledge of influencing factors
• What does hard determinism propose about free will?

  Free will has no place in explaining behavior
• What does hard determinism suggest about human behavior?

  All behavior has a cause
• What does the hard determinism position assume about thoughts and actions?

  They are dictated by internal or external forces
• What does soft determinism suggest about human behavior?

  Humans have freedom to make rational choices
• What does soft determinism acknowledge about factors influencing behavior?

  Both internal and external factors influence behavior
• What does the soft determinism position allow for in human choices?

  Rational choices in daily situations
• What does biological determinism state about behavior?

  All behavior is caused by biological factors
• What does environmental determinism suggest about behavior?

  Behavior results from environmental influences
• What does the text imply about the relationship between behavior and environment?

  Behavior is a result of environmental factors
• What does the text suggest about free will according to Skinner?

  Free will is an illusion
• What does the text conclude about human behavior?

  It is a result of various causes
• What does the text state about the result of human behavior?

  It is a result of various influences
• What does the text imply about the nature of human behavior?

  It is a complex interplay of factors
• What does the text suggest about the causes of behavior?

  They can be identified and understood
• What does the text conclude about the relationship between free will and determinism?

  They are interconnected in understanding behavior
• What does the text suggest about the implications of free will and determinism?

  They have significant implications for understanding behavior
• How does the text view the debate between free will and determinism?

  As a crucial aspect of understanding human behavior
• What does the term "genetic explanations" refer to in the context of S and Z?

  Genetic explanations of behavior
• What is the main idea behind environmental determinism?

  Behavior is a result of environmental influences
• How does free will relate to human behavior according to Skinner?

  Free will is an illusion shaped by environment
• What does the term "reinforcement" imply in behavioral psychology?

  It influences behavior through rewards or punishments
• What is the significance of family dynamics in behavior according to the text?

  They influence individual behavior and development
• How do psychological determinism and environmental determinism differ?

  Psychological determinism focuses on internal conflicts
• What does the term "causal explanations" refer to in the scientific context?

  Finding causes and effects in behavior
• If a researcher wants to predict future behavior based on past behavior, which concept are they using?

  Causal explanations of behavior
• How does understanding the cause of a particular behavior help in predicting future behavior?

  It allows for better control of future events
• What role do lab experiments play in psychological research?

  They help control variables to identify causes
• What is the relationship between controlled conditions and identifying causes in behavior?

  Controlled conditions help isolate variables
• How can psychologists use controlled experiments to understand human behavior?

  By identifying causal relationships through manipulation
• What are the key components of environmental and psychological determinism?

  • Environmental determinism: behavior shaped by environment
  • Psychological determinism: behavior shaped by internal conflicts
  • Both explore causes of behavior
• What are the implications of understanding behavior through causal explanations?

  • Predict future behavior
  • Control environmental influences
  • Identify underlying causes
• How do lab experiments contribute to psychological research?

  • Control variables
  • Identify causal relationships
  • Test hypotheses in a structured environment
• What is the significance of family dynamics in behavior according to the text?

  • Influence individual behavior
  • Affect development and choices
  • Shape psychological outcomes
• How does free will relate to human behavior according to Skinner?

  • Free will is an illusion
  • Behavior is shaped by environmental factors
  • Reinforcement influences choices