Obedience: dispositional explanations

• What is a counter-dispositional explanation for obedience suggested by Adorno?

  People with authoritarian personalities obey more.
• What does Adorno suggest about obedience in relation to personality?

  Only those with authoritarian personalities show extreme obedience
• How does Adorno's theory explain obedience?

  Obedience is linked to authoritarian personality traits
• What does the F scale measure?

  Authoritarian personality traits
• What does "authoritarian submission" refer to in the F scale?

  Uncritical attitude towards authority figures
• How does Adorno's theory differ from Milgram's regarding obedience?

  Adorno emphasizes personality over situational factors
• What correlation was found in Elms and Milgram's study?

  Obedient males scored higher on the F scale
• What is a limitation of using the F scale in research?

  It may suffer from acquiescence bias
• What is a criticism of the authoritarian personality explanation for obedience?

  It oversimplifies complex historical events
• What are the strengths and weaknesses of the authoritarian personality theory?

  Strengths:

  • Links personality to obedience
  • Provides insight into individual differences

  
  

  Weaknesses:

  • Oversimplifies obedience causes
  • Correlational studies limit conclusions
  • Ignores situational factors
• What is the impact of societal norms on obedience according to the study material?

  They can lead non-authoritarian individuals to obey