Free Will VS. Determinism

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The concept of determinism believes that _________.

Choices A and C (it's futile to accept that you always stay the same, we develop according to the genetics we have)

Determinism

You are born a certain way and don't have a choice

The debate of free will vs. determinism __________.

has been waged since the days of the ancient Greeks

The concept of free will believes that people __________.

have complete control over themselves

Free Will

Having a choice over your actions

The fundamental similarity between free will and determinism is that _________.

No choice is correct

Markus is rather blunt when he speaks but he says, "That's just my personality." If people are offended by the way he talks, Markus doesn't really care. He can't change who he is, so why not just accept him? Which theory does Markus's belief describe?

Determinism

A genetic predisposition means that you will definitely be born with a certain gene.

False

History has decided that all people are completely determined by their genetics.

False

Jason is bashful but wants to try out for a part in the school plays. He thinks that acting will be a way to pull himself out of a shy shell. Which theory does Jason's belief describe?

Free will

Predisposition

Tendency, inclination, or susceptibility

Your environment can play a role in whether or not a specific gene is expressed.

True


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