Asked by Jessica Nelson on Sep 26, 2024

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Sam,Dean,and Cas get into a philosophical argument about freedom.Which of the three friends is most likely to say that humans do not have free will and that we are all products of our environment

A) Sam, who is dressed up as Carl Rogers.
B) Dean, who is dressed up as Sigmund Freud.

C) Cas, who is dressed up as B.F. Skinner.
D) All three of them are equally likely to say this.

Philosophical Argument

A reasoned and logical discourse aimed at uncovering the truth through the examination of ideas, concepts, and premises.

Free Will

The ability of agents to make choices unconstrained by certain factors.

Environment

The sum of all external conditions and influences affecting the life, development, and survival of an organism or group of organisms.

  • Recognize the philosophical stances of famous psychologists on human nature and behavior.
  • Understand the impact of psychological theories on personal and societal levels.
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Yolanda Yvette3 days ago
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
B.F. Skinner was a behaviorist who believed that human behavior was shaped entirely by environmental factors and that free will did not exist. Therefore, it is most likely that Cas, who is dressed up as Skinner, would argue that humans do not have free will and are solely products of their environment. Sam, who is dressed up as Carl Rogers, is unlikely to hold this view, as Rogerian psychology places a greater emphasis on the individual's personal experience and nature, and thus, perhaps, an inherent capacity for free will. While Freud did discuss the role of environmental factors in shaping behavior, he did not completely reject the idea of free will, which is why Dean, dressed up as Freud, is less likely to hold this view than Cas.