Authoritarian Personality

• What is the focus of the evaluation discussed in the study material?

  Authoritarian personality
• What are the characteristics associated with authoritarianism?

  • Hostility towards individuals
  • Dealing with disobedience
  • Submission to authority figures
  • Obsession with rank and status
• How many marks is the evaluation of authoritarian personality worth?

  8 marks
• What does high scoring on Adorno's F scale indicate?

  High authoritarian personality traits
• What did Adorno's study find about college students with high F scale scores?

  They shared similar traits and characteristics
• What methods did Adorno use in his study on authoritarian personality?

  • Triangulation
  • Case studies
  • Psychometric testing
  • Clinical interviews
• What is a weakness of the authoritarian personality concept?

  Lacks validity in some contexts
• What does the term "reaction formation" refer to in the context of authoritarian personality?

  Defensive mechanism showing opposite feelings
• How does authoritarian personality relate to social behavior?

  It influences obedience and conformity
• How can authoritarian personality traits manifest in behavior?

  • Aggression towards dissenters
  • Strict adherence to rules
  • Preference for hierarchical structures
  • Intolerance of ambiguity
• What is a common criticism of the authoritarian personality theory?

  Overemphasis on personality traits
• What is the significance of studying authoritarian personality in psychology?

  Helps understand obedience and prejudice
• What is the relationship between authoritarian personality and childhood experiences?

  Childhood experiences shape personality traits
• What are the implications of authoritarian personality in society?

  • Can lead to oppressive regimes
  • Influences group dynamics
  • Affects interpersonal relationships
  • Contributes to social conflict
• What does the term "fascism" relate to in the context of authoritarian personality?

  Extreme authoritarianism and nationalism
• How does authoritarian personality affect perceptions of authority?

  It fosters respect and submission to authority
• What role does socialization play in developing authoritarian personality traits?

  Socialization reinforces obedience and conformity
• What is the focus of the study material?

  Authoritarian personalities
• What is reaction formation in the context of authoritarian personalities?

  It is a defense mechanism showing outward behavior
• When do individuals exhibit reaction formation?

  When they feel something but show the opposite
• What is a weakness of authoritarian personalities according to the study?

  Lacks validity in personal information
• From where was the childhood data drawn in the study?

  From their own recollections
• What type of data is described as retrospective in the study?

  Data drawn from personal recollections
• How does the study describe the relationship between social desirability and responses?

  People are likely to give socially desirable answers
• What is one condition that authoritarianism develops under?

  Having demanding parents
• What does the study suggest about the ability to express hostility?

  It is suppressed due to fear of punishment
• How does the study relate minority groups to authoritarianism?

  Minority groups are seen as safer targets
• What is one strength found in Milgram's study regarding authoritarian groups?

  They were less close to their fathers
• What does the study indicate about prejudice against certain groups?

  It may be an incomplete explanation of behavior
• What does the study suggest about the explanation of behavior in authoritarian personalities?

  It may oversimplify complex behaviors
• What are the key characteristics of authoritarian personalities?

  • Reaction formation as a defense mechanism
  • Suppression of hostility due to fear
  • Likely to give socially desirable answers
  • Developed under demanding parental conditions
• What are the strengths and weaknesses of the study on authoritarian personalities?

  Strengths:

  • Provides insights into personality development
  • Links childhood experiences to adult behavior

  
  

  Weaknesses:

  • Lacks validity in personal recollections
  • May oversimplify complex behaviors
  • Potential for researcher bias in data interpretation