Free Will Vs Determinism Flashcards
Biological
Biological determinism
The approach suggests that behaviour is controlled by factors such as genes, neurotransmitters, hormones and brain structurese.
Behaviourism
Environmental determinism
Behaviour is controlled by stimulus response conditioning.
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Soft determinism
Behaviour is controlled by environmental forces however humans have personal responsibility and free choice.
Cognitive
Soft determinism
The cognitive approach suggests that behaviour is the result of mediational processes however human can choose what information they attend to.
Psychodynamic
Physic Determinism:
According to the psychodynamic approach, behaviour is determined by unconscious drives and early childhood experiences.
Humanist
Free Will:
The humanist approach is the only approach that suggest that humans control their own environment and are capable of change.