individuals have the power to make their own choices about there behaviour without being determined by internal or external factors
the humanisitic approach
argues that self determinism is a necessary part of human behaviour. Rogers claimed only when an individual takes self responsibility is personal growth or self actualisation possible
moral responsibility
The law states that children and those who are mentally ill do not have this responsibility but other than this, there is an assumption that normal adult behaviour is self-determined and take full responsibility for the behaviour
free will approach more in line with judicial system