Authoritarian Personality

Question 1

What is the Adorno F Test?

Answer 1

• First proposed by Fromm (1941) to explain those holding right wing, conservative views
• characterised in a belief in absolute obedience and submission to authority

Question 2

What is an authoritarian personality?

Answer 2

• submits to the authority of those in a higher position
• is authoritative towards people of lower status
• shows excessive and blind obedience to authority