Determinism vs Free will- Social area Flashcards
What is the definition of determinism?
The belief that behaviour is determined by factors beyond a person’s control
What is the definition of free will?
Where a persons behaviour is from their own personal choice rather than fate
How does Milgram’s study link to determinism?
65% of ps went to 450 Volts so their behaviour can be seen as determined by the situation
How does Milgram’s study link to free will?
35% of ps walked away at 300 Volts
How does Bocchiaro study link to determinism?
- 76.5% obeyed the task
- More people were obedient than predicted therefore the situation created by Bocchiaro had a determining influence on ps behaviour
How does Bocchiaro study link to free will?
23.5% of ps were not obedient therefore they demonstrated free will
How does Piliavin study link to determinism?
It is determined that people are more likely to provide help to someone who is ill but it is unclear what the determining factor is
How does Piliavin study link to free will?
The drunk victim only received spontaneous help on 50% of occasions, witnesses clearly have control over their behaviour
How does Levine’s study link to determinism?
It is determined that people are more likely to provide help to someone who is ill but it is unclear what the determining factor is
How does Levine’s study link to free will?
Rio= 93% helping index
Kuala Lumpur= 40% helping index
Free will shows that each city chooses whether they are more likely to help or not
