Free Will V Determinism

Question 1

Free will

Answer 1

Humans make their own choices, thoughts are not determined by biological or external factors.

Question 2

Determinism

Answer 2

Behaviour is shaped or controlled by internal and external factors. Can be hard or soft.

Question 3

Biological determinism

Answer 3

Behaviour is caused by biological influence.

Question 4

Environmental determinism

Answer 4

Behaviour is caused by features of the environment.

Question 5

Psychic determinism

Answer 5

Behaviour is caused by unconscious conflicts.

Question 6

Scientific emphasis on causal relationships

Answer 6

Hard determinism
Everything in the universe has a cause
Can be explained by general laws and principles