If Soft Determinism Is True, Then

question 52

Multiple Choice

If soft determinism is true, then

• A)we can continue to hold people responsible for their actions, even if their actions are determined.
• B)we cannot continue to hold people responsible for their actions because their actions are determined.
• C)we must accept the fact that we have no control over our actions.
• D)we must accept the fact that we are unable to act freely.

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Definitions:

Family Systems Approaches

A therapeutic approach focusing on understanding and treating individuals within the context of their family dynamics, emphasizing interconnections and the influence of family relationships on individual behaviors.

Validity

The extent to which a test or instrument accurately measures what it is intended to measure, essentially assessing the truthfulness of the measurement.

Reliability

The extent to which a measuring instrument yields reliable and steady outcomes consistently.

Enmeshed Families

Families characterized by overly close and intertwined relationships among members, leading to a lack of clear boundaries and independence.