The authoritarian personality is a construct that outlines traits like rigid adherence to norms, submission to authority, and aggression towards norm violators. Originating from Theodor Adorno's post-WWII research, it connects dispositional factors to fascist ideologies and obedience. The F-scale measures these tendencies, revealing correlations with prejudice and support for authoritarian regimes, while also considering the role of social context.
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Those with an authoritarian personality may show ______ towards people who challenge societal ______.
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Key proponents of authoritarian personality theory
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Personality traits linked to fascism in the theory
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Childhood factors influencing authoritarian traits
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______ factors affect how a person reacts to authority, often based on inherent personality traits.
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The ______ scale, developed by Adorno, is used to evaluate authoritarian traits in individuals.
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Adorno's study demographic
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Instrument used in Adorno's study
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Correlation found in Adorno's study
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According to ______, a connection exists between authoritarian characteristics and the propensity for obedience and bias.
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Critiques of the dispositional approach highlight its ______, cultural partiality, and the simplification of intricate political views.
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Adorno's key focus in psychology
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Adorno's view on personality traits
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Adorno's perspective on societal structures
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