Determinism vs Free Will

• What does free will imply about behavior?

  Behavior results from a person's own volition
• How do humanists view free will?

  They believe we make choices to fulfill potential
• What psychological benefits are associated with believing in free will?

  Those with internal LOC are more mentally healthy
• What did Skinner argue about free will?

  He argued that free will is an illusion
• What did Libet's research indicate about decision-making?

  Brain activity precedes conscious decision-making
• What is determinism?

  All behavior is controlled by external or internal forces
• What is biological determinism?

  Behavior is caused by internal biological factors
• How does environmental determinism explain behavior?

  Behavior is caused by external environmental factors
• What did Freud believe about free will?

  He saw free will as an illusion
• What is hard determinism?

  All behavior has a cause that can be investigated
• What is soft determinism?

  Behavior has a cause but allows for mental control
• Why do scientists favor determinism?

  It allows for prediction and control of phenomena
• How does mental illness relate to determinism?

  Mental illnesses suggest behavior is determined
• What is a criticism of hard determinism in society?

  It conflicts with moral responsibility in the legal system
• How does soft determinism view criminal behavior?

  People can choose not to act criminally