Free will vs determinism

Question 1

What is hard determinism

Answer 1

free will is impossible as our actions are determined by internal + external factors

Question 2

Soft determinism

Answer 2

people have conscious control over thoughts and actions

Question 3

Biological determinism

Answer 3

behaviour is caused by biological factors for example evolution

Question 4

Psychic determinism

Answer 4

behaviour is caused by unconscious battles we cant control

Question 5

Pro of determinism

Answer 5

Lead to development of new drugs and therapies
- psychotherapeutic drugs for schizophrenia
lose control over thoughts = dont choose to have mental health conditions

Question 6

Con of determinism

Answer 6

Doesn’t align with the law and criminal justice systems
Its unfalsifiable so its not as scientific as it seems

Question 7

Pro of free will - robert

Answer 7

Has face validity as it makes cognitive sense
Roberts argued a fatalist person= more likely to develop depression
-if we think we have free will = positive impact on behaviour

Question 8

Pro of free will - validity

Answer 8

Has face validity as it makes cognitive sense

Research shows ppl that have internal locus of control= are more mentally healthy

Question 9

Against free will

Answer 9

Neurological studies of decision-making by Libet
choices are determined by brain before we become aware

Chung Siong et al
pressing left or right button occurs in the brain 10s before were consciously aware