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Deterministic

Definition

Deterministic refers to the belief that all events, including human actions and choices, are caused by factors beyond our control. It suggests that there is no free will, as everything is predetermined.

Related terms

Causality: The concept of causality explores the cause-and-effect relationship between events or actions. It suggests that every event has an underlying cause.

Determinism versus Indeterminism: This term highlights the debate between determinism (the belief that all events have pre-existing causes) and indeterminism (the belief that some events occur randomly without any prior cause).

Environmental determinism: This theory emphasizes how external factors such as the environment and experiences shape human behavior and limit free will.

"Deterministic" appears in:

Subjects (1)

  • Intro to Political Science

Practice Questions (3)

  • Which psychological theory is most criticized for being deterministic, allowing little room for free will?

  • Which psychological approach would critique the role of neurons as deterministic in human behavior?

  • Why would Sigmund Freud’s psychosexual theory be considered deterministic?

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