{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"CentralReach \u201cABA On Call\u201d Season 7 Ep 2: The Illusion of Free Will: A Behavioral Science Perspective","description":"In this episode, we explore the scientific perspective on free will\u2014or the lack thereof. Is human behavior truly a matter of personal choice, or is it shaped by biological, environmental, and cultural factors? We dive into an article discussing neuroscientist Robert Sapolsky\u2019s book Determined, which argues against the existence of free will. His conclusions align with behavior analytic principles that emphasize reinforcement and contingencies as the true drivers of behavior. We also examine the broader societal implications, from criminal justice to education, and discuss the importance of compassionate, data-driven approaches in understanding and supporting individuals\u2014rather than blaming them for their actions. &amp;nbsp; To earn CEUs for listening, click&amp;nbsp;here, log in or sign up, pay the CEU fee, + take the attendance verification to generate your certificate! Don\u2019t forget to subscribe and follow and leave us a rating and review. &amp;nbsp; Show Notes: Scientist, after decades of study, concludes: We don't have free will &amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"ABA on Call","author_url":"http:\/\/centralreach.libsyn.com\/abaoncall","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/35286150\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/184582150"}