free will and determinism

• What happens when I let go of a ball?

  It falls due to gravity.
• Why do we know the ball will fall?

  Because of our understanding of gravity.
• What can you predict about the ball if you understand physics?

  You can predict its speed and path.
• What do we call processes that are predictable in science?

  Deterministic processes.
• How does fertilizer affect plant growth?

  It causes the plant to grow bigger.
• What does mixing the same chemical compounds produce?

  The same chemical reaction every time.
• What is vital to the scientific method?

  Causal explanations.
• What do humans have that influences their behavior?

  Genes and upbringing.
• What is the implication of accepting behavior is out of our control?

  It challenges the concept of free will.
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• What does science depend on to explain the world?

  Causal explanations.
• How can psychologists test causal explanations?

  By creating and testing hypotheses.
• What is the role of the independent variable in experiments?

  It is the variable that is changed.
• What can psychologists claim if they find a significant difference in the dependent variable?

  They discovered a cause and effect relationship.
• What is determinism in psychology?

  Traits and behaviors are not in our control.
• What does soft determinism suggest?

  We have some control over our behavior.
• What do environmental determinists believe?

  Experiences shape our behavior.
• What is reciprocal determinism?

  Actions influence the world and vice versa.
• What does biological determinism focus on?

  Genetics and biological processes.
• What did Freud believe about behavior?

  Unconscious forces determine behavior.
• What are the implications of a deterministic view on education?

  It questions fairness in university admissions.
• How does biological determinism relate to mental illness?

  It links symptoms to neurotransmitter imbalances.
• What is a criticism of a purely deterministic view?

  It oversimplifies complex human behavior.
• What does cognitive neuroscience research suggest about decision-making?

  Decisions are made before conscious awareness.
• What did Leber's classic EEG research show?

  A readiness potential before conscious decisions.
• What does the feeling of free will represent according to determinism?

  It is considered an illusion.
• How can understanding determinism help in personal growth?

  It allows for forgiveness of mistakes.
• What can society do if it understands causal factors of behavior?

  It can work to change those factors.
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  To provide educational psychology content.
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  They help fund educational resources.
• How does the scientific method relate to free will and determinism?

  It challenges the belief in free will.
• What is the significance of the conscious mind in decision-making?

  It feels like we are in control.
• What is the conclusion about free will and determinism in the video?

  Live as though you have free will.
• How can understanding determinism affect our view of others' actions?

  It helps forgive harmful actions.
• What is the relationship between biology and behavior according to determinism?

  Biology influences behavior significantly.
• What does the video suggest about the nature of consciousness?

  It may be deterministic like the unconscious.
• What is the final message of the video regarding life choices?

  Consider the causes of your behavior.