Free will and determinism

Question 1

Hard determinism

Answer 1

Personality traits and behaviour are set by forces outside of our control (internal or external), with no role for free will.

Question 2

Soft determinism

Answer 2

Traits and behaviours are, to an extent, dictated by internal and external forces. However, we do have some level of control (free will) over our behaviour through conscious thought processes.

Question 3

Free will

Answer 3

Individuals consciously decide their behaviour without deterministic constraints.