determinism vs free will debate Flashcards
define the determinism debate
do not have much control over your actions as they are controlled by factors such as our biology or genes (biological determinism) or by the way we are brought up (environmental determinism)
what is a strength of the determinism debate
the studies tend to be scientific as the research infers cause and effect between iv and dv. determinism suggests that all behaviours have a cause
what is a weakness of the determinism debate
it removes moral responsibility from the individual causing problems in the criminal system as surely, we wouldn’t punish behaviours that people have no control over
what studies can be used to support the determinism debate
casey
bandura
milgram
how does caseys study support determinism
biological determinism
brain function determines delay of gratification. Evident from an early age into adult hood (no control)
how does banduras study support determinism
environmental determinism
the influence of role models on aggressive behaviour displayed
how does milgrams study support determinism
situational as there is an authority figure influencing them as 65% went to the full 450 volts
define the free will debate
that we have the freedom to act as we want at all times
what is a strength of the free will debate
it recognises freedom of choice. This therefore gives people the responsibility for their actions which is ultimately what the legal system is based on
what is a weakness of the free will debate
it suggests there is no predictability or patterns i behaviour, this means interventions and treatments may be pointless
what studies support the free will debate
bocchiaro
milgram
how does bocchiaros study support the free will debate
those who whistle blew showed free will
how does milgrams study support the free will debate
disobedient participants showed free will despite the influence of an authority figure. 35% did not go to 450 volts
