According to adherents of determinism, why can we not completely predict people’s behavior?

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Free Will and Laws of Human Behavior

American Philosophical Quarterly

Vol. 8, No. 4 (Oct., 1971)

, pp. 299-317 (19 pages)

Published By: University of Illinois Press

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the word psychology was derived from the Greek words psyche, meaning _________, and logos, meaning __________. 

according to one study, what was the effect of red-letter instruction on the first page of a test?

on average, students get lower test scores 

why have psychologists made more progress in understanding sensation than emotion?

it is easier to make accurate measurements in sensation

esomeone who believes that all behaviors have a cause follows which philosophical position?

which of these refers to the idea that every event, including our behavior, has a cause?

adherents of free will disagree with adherents of determinism with regard to whether behavior is 

a psychologist who attempts to test the assumptions of determinism is most likely to investigate

whether it is possible to predict behaviors 

the mind-brain (or mind-body) problem refers to the question: 

how is the mind related to the brain and does one control the other?

what do psychologists and philosophers mean by the term mind-body question?

"How does the brain activity relate to mental activity"

dualism-- the idea that mind and brain exist separately-- conflicts with which of these?

physicists' principle of conservation of matter and energy 

brain researchers would probably be most comfortable with which of the following statements?

brain activity and mental activity are the same thing

which of the following research questions is most directly related to the nature-nurture issue?

are behavioral differences between boys and girls due to differences in their genes?

if you become skillful at basketball because your friends encourage you to play and you have practiced a lot, your behavior is influenced primarily by _____. if you are goof at basketball mainly because you are very tall, as have been of the members of your family for generations, your behavior is influenced primarily by ______

a psychotherapist with a medical degree is a ______ and one with a Ph. D is a _____

psychiatrist…..psychologist 

what distinguishes a psychoanalyst from other kinds of therapists?

strong adherence to theories pioneered by Sigmund Freud

which of the following does not typically offer help to troubled people?

what kind of specialist provides advice and consultation to police, lawyers and courts?

what kind of psychologist helps a corporation choose the right people to hire?

industrial/organizational 

what kind of psychologists help a company increase workers' productivity ad satisfaction?

industrial/organizational psychologist

which of these is a key concern for the field known as ergonomics or human factors?

design of machinery and instructions so people can understand them better

which of the following jobs is a school psychologist most likely to perform 

consult with teachers about how to meet the educational needs of a troubled student

psychologists specializing in learning and motivation stress which point about food choice?

we are most adept at learning to avoid foods which cause illness 

cognition can best be defined as 

how we think and acquire knowledge

which of the following is known to influence people's food preferences?

variations in their # of taste buds

which type of psychologist would be most interested in the genetic makeup of an individual?

which of the following is a biopsychologist LEAST likely to investigate?

effects of unconscious thoughts on behavior 

damage to adrenal gland can lead to an increased need for which dietary substance?

an evolutionary psychologist is most likely to consider which of these questions?

why are men more likely than women to seek multiple sexual partners?

which kind of psychologist is most concerned with how other people influence our behavior?

in one study, what had the biggest effects on whether Japanese exchange students felt homesick?

when Wilhelm Wundt started his psychological research, which of these was a key issue?

what are the elements of experience?

wihelm wundt is famous for

establishing the first laboratory for psychological research

wihelm wundt was one of the first people to demonstrate that 

it is possible to measure psychological processes scientifically

who advocated research on the actions the mind performs, rather than the ideas it has?

the earliest psychologists (in the late 1800s and early 1900s) focused most of their research on _______ because they believed those questions _______

sensation….were relatively easy to answer

what do we call the relationship between the intensity of a stimulus and its perceived intesnsity?

modern-day research on animal intelligence focuses most strongly on which of these questions?

what does animal learning tell us about the mechanisms of intelligent behavior?

which of these is recognized as one of the founders of behaviorism?

why did early psychologists spend so much effort studying rats in a maze?

researchers expected to find simple laws

what did sigmund freud emphasize in treating troubles people?

tracing current behavior to early childhood experiences

what do we call theoretical research, such as trying to understand learning and memory?

since the 1960s, which fields have increased in their influence within psychology?

cognitive psychology and neuroscience

health psychologists would be especially interested in which of these?

effects of exercise and diet on behavior

why id Harvard University refuse to give a Ph. D. degree to Mary Calkins?

women now receive approximately what percentage of the Ph Ds in psychology? 

What does someone who supports determinism believe?

Determinism is the belief that all human behaviors flow from genetic or environmental factors that, once they have occurred, are very difficult or impossible to change. For example, a determinist might argue that a person's genes make him or her anxious.

What is determinism in psychology quizlet?

Determinism. The belief that behaviour is shaped/determined by internal and/or external forces beyond our control, rather than an individual's will to do something.

Which of the following if true would most seriously contradict the assumptions of determinism?

Which of the following (if true) would most seriously contradict the assumptions of determinism? Certain types of behavior are totally unpredictable.

What does a Biopsychologist emphasize in explaining behavior?

Answer and Explanation: Biopsychologists are focused on using biology to explain behavior. Specifically, they focus on the brain, including the entire nervous system and neurotransmitters, for understanding human behavior.