The concept of free will—the idea that we are in charge of our own behavior—is often in conflict with the concept of

A) empiricism.
B) determinism.
C) parsimony.
D) materialism.


Answer: B
Rationale: Determinism is the belief in lawful, cause-and-effect relationships. The debate about whether we are in charge of our own behavior or whether human behavior is determined is often referred to as free will vs. determinism.

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