free will vs determinism

Question 1

free will definition

Answer 1

the notion that humans can make choices and their behaviour/thoughts are not determined by biological or external forces

Question 2

hard determinism definition

Answer 2

view that all behvaiour is caused by something (internal or external factors) so free will is an illusion

Question 3

soft determinism definition

Answer 3

view that behvaiour may be predictable (caused by internal/external factors) but there is also room for personal choice from a limited range of possibilities (restricted free will)

Question 4

determinism definition

Answer 4

the view that an individuals behvaiour is shaped or controlled by internal or external forces rather than an individuals will to do somethings

Question 5

biological determinism definition

Answer 5

the belief that behaviour is caused by biological (genetic, hormonal, evolutionary) influences that we cannot control

Question 6

environmental determinism definition

Answer 6

the belief that behaviour is caused by features of the environment (such as systems of reward and punishment) that we cannot control

Question 7

psychic determinism

Answer 7

belief that behaviour is caused by unconscious psychodynamic conflicts that we cannot control