Determined

Definition

Behavior being determined means that it is influenced or caused by certain factors or forces. It suggests that there are specific reasons behind why people behave in certain ways.

Related terms

Free will: The belief that individuals have the ability to make choices and decisions independent of external influences.

Situational forces: External factors or circumstances that shape behavior, such as social norms, peer pressure, or environmental conditions.

Behaviorism:

A psychological perspective that focuses on observable behaviors and how they are influenced by the environment rather than internal mental processes.