Philosophical Concepts: Determinism and Operant Conditioning
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What is the central concept of heart determinism?

  • There is no such thing as determinism
  • Events can happen randomly without any predetermined causes
  • Events can happen because of predetermined causes, but free will still exists
  • Every event is determined by predetermined causes (correct)
  • In operant conditioning, when a dog is given a treat for going potty on a P pad, it is an example of:

  • Observational learning
  • Positive reinforcement (correct)
  • Punishment
  • Negative reinforcement
  • According to Skinner's beyond freedom and dignity, what does he state about freewill?

  • Freewill does not exist at all
  • Freewill is absolute and not influenced by external factors
  • Freewill is shaped solely by genetic predispositions
  • Freewill is a myth influenced by environmental factors and consequences (correct)
  • What concept does the idea of panopticism refer to?

    <p>A circular prison with a central watchtower where inmates are under constant observation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is soft determinism's stance on free will?

    <p>Free will exists within predetermined causes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the concept of ontological first cause?

    <p>The idea that everything has a reason for existing and the chain of reasons must begin with the first reason</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Pascal's wager propose?

    <p>It's practical to believe in God even if one is not sure of God's existence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is cultural hegemony according to Antonio Gramsci?

    <p>The way a dominant group in society maintains its power by shaping what people believe and value</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did David Hume view aesthetics?

    <p>He believed that beauty does not exist inside objects but rather comes from our perception</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is existentialism according to the text?

    <p>The idea that life's meaning is something we create for ourselves through our choices and actions</p> Signup and view all the answers

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