free will v determinism

• What is determinism in psychology?

  Behavior is governed by external forces
• What is hard determinism?

  Behavior is shaped by forces outside control
• What is biological determinism?

  Behavior is determined by genetic factors
• What is environmental determinism?

  Behavior is shaped by past experiences
• What does psychic determinism claim?

  Behavior results from childhood experiences
• What is free will in psychology?

  Active role in choosing behavior
• Why is free will considered incompatible with science?

  It is subjective and not testable
• What did Roberts find about deterministic beliefs?

  They correlate with higher depression rates
• How does determinism challenge free will?

  It suggests behavior is governed by external forces
• What does the free will and determinism debate concern?

  The extent of personal choice versus external forces.
• What does determinism argue about behavior?

  All behavior has a cause and is predictable.
• What are the types of determinism?

  Biological, environmental, and psychic determinism.
• What does free will suggest about individuals?

  They have control over their actions.
• What is hard determinism?

  It sees free will as an illusion.
• What is soft determinism?

  Behavior is constrained but choices can be made.
• What is a strength of determinism in psychology?

  It aligns with scientific aims of predictability.
• How do drug treatments for mental illnesses relate to determinism?

  They are based on biological determinism.
• What is a criticism of hard determinism?

  It undermines moral responsibility concepts.
• What are the implications of determinism for the legal system?

  It challenges accountability for actions.
• What can determinism lead to in terms of motivation?

  It may reduce motivation for personal change.
• What does the humanistic approach argue about free will?

  Self-determination is fundamental to human nature.
• What positive effects can believing in free will have?

  It can reduce the likelihood of depression.
• What did Libet's research suggest about free will?

  Brain activity precedes conscious decision-making.