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A dramatic implication of Skinner's approach to psychology is that people are seen not to have free will. Behavior is under control of the environment; feelings of self-control are illusory. Might there be counter-arguments to Skinner's position?
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This solution discussed Skinner and free will, and if there are arguments to counter it.
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I would argue the other way. In regards to psychology, many others have said otherwise. For example, Roy Baumeister would say that free will does exist. People automatically have the notion that there is a two-system theory, but that is not always the case. Many of the processes in psychology are considered slow and subjective. Generally individuals believe based off of evidence of free will. This basically means that people do not agonize over choice that they make, but consider it free to begin with in regards ...
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