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Unit 7 – Motivation, Emotion, and Personality
Topic 7.7
Why do some critics object to determinism, a key assumption within behaviorist theories?
They argue it undervalues unconscious mental states as influences on behavior..
They suggest it discounts the effect of reward systems on decision-making processes..
They believe it ignores the impact of cognitive processes in shaping behaviors.
They claim it negates free will by suggesting all actions are determined by past conditions..
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AP Psychology - 7.7 Behaviorism and Social Cognitive Theories of Personality
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