Mind-Brain Problem

Mind-Brain Problem

1. Free will- ability to make decisions and chose behaviours freely

2. Determinism- all behaviour is caused by prior events and other factors

3. Dualism - the mind and body are different substances that exist independantly. Interact via the pineal gland

   • Interactionism- interact between each other and influence each other
   • Parallelism- coexist alongside each other but do not interact
   • Epiphenomenalism- mind is separate but is a non-physical byproduct of the brain

4. Monism- the universe consists of only one kind of substance

   • Materialism- everything is physical and psych experiences will later be explained in physical terms
   • Mentalism- only the mind exists
   • Identity position- mental and brain processes are the same thing, just described in different terms