Authoritarian personality Flashcards
1
Q
What is the F scale?
A
Scale which measures authoritarian traits - authoritarian aggression, superstition, power, toughness
2
Q
Who created the F scale?
A
Theodor W. Adorno
3
Q
What is right wing authoritarianism?
A
someone who is submissive to authority figures and acts aggressive in presence of authority
4
Q
What was Elm’s and Milgram’s key study?
A
- previous people from Milgram’s previous studies
- 20 obedient pp’s and 20 defiant pp’s
- completed F scale and MMPI scale
- asked open ended questions about their relationship with parents
- found higher levels of authoritarianism in obedient pp’s
- obedient people were less close with their fathers in their childhood
5
Q
What are evaluation points of the authoritarian personality?
A
- strong need for order and structure
- critical of other people
- value obedience
- believe people should be punished for bad behaviour
- not very creative or expressive
