Free Will Flashcards

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What is free will?

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The fact we have a choice and can control and choose our own behaviour

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What do psychologists who take the free will view suggest?

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That determinism removes freedom and dignity and devalues human behaviour

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What does it emphasise the importance of?

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The individual and studying individual differences

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What does free will fit?

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Societies view of personal responsibility

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What is it impossible to do?

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Scientifically test the concept of free will

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What do few people agree?

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That behaviour is always completely under the control of the individual

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What do some argue about free will?

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It’s subjective and doesn’t exist

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