Exploring Free Will and Determinism

What was the main finding of Libet's experiment regarding free will?

• Conscious intention to act occurs before brain activity.

• Brain activity occurs before conscious intention to act.

• Conscious intention and brain activity occur simultaneously.

• There is no relationship between brain activity and conscious intention.

Which of the following best describes moral responsibility in the context of free will?

• The belief that all actions are predetermined and individuals are not accountable.

• The idea that individuals are accountable for their actions because they have the ability to choose freely.

• The notion that moral responsibility is irrelevant to human behaviour.

• The concept that moral responsibility is solely determined by societal norms.

Biological determinism suggests that:

• Human behaviour is entirely shaped by environmental factors.

• Human behaviour is influenced by both genetic and environmental factors.

• Human behaviour is determined by genetic factors alone.

• Human behaviour is unpredictable and random.

In psychology, free will is often associated with which of the following concepts?

• The belief that human behaviour is entirely predictable.

• The ability to make choices that are not determined by past events.

• The idea that all actions are caused by unconscious processes.

• The notion that behaviour is solely a result of biological processes.

Cognitive neuroscience aims to understand the relationship between:

• Brain activity and environmental influences.

• Brain activity and cognitive processes.

• Genetic predispositions and behaviour.

• Consciousness and moral responsibility.

Which philosophical perspective argues that free will is an illusion?

• Libertarianism

• Compatibilism

• Hard determinism

• Existentialism

Libet's experiment involved measuring brain activity using:

• Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI)

• Electroencephalography (EEG)

• Positron Emission Tomography (PET)

• Magnetoencephalography (MEG)

Which of the following is a criticism of biological determinism?

• It overemphasises the role of environmental factors.

• It ignores the influence of genetic factors.

• It underestimates the complexity of human behaviour.

• It provides a comprehensive explanation of human behaviour.

The concept of free will in psychology is often challenged by findings in:

• Behavioural genetics

• Cognitive neuroscience

• Social psychology

• Developmental psychology

Libet's experiment is often cited in discussions about:

• The reliability of memory.

• The nature of consciousness.

• The role of emotions in decision-making.

• The impact of social influences on behaviour.