dispositional explanations

Question 1

define authoritarian personality

Answer 1

Adorno proposed that people who are highly obedient usually possess an authoritarian personality. this involves having a high level of respect to leaders and are especially drawn to those who emphasise the value of the family unit and love of their country

Question 2

how do people develop an authoritarian personality

Answer 2

it is a psychodynamic explanation- Adorno proposed that people who have experienced highly critical, high expecting and severe punishing parenting styles in childhood will feel a sense of resentment. this resentment cannot be inflicted onto their parents due to fear of punishment so is inflicted on people they see as lower socially than themselves.

Question 3

procedure adorno

Answer 3

2000 white middle class males completed the F scale and other tests
this includes statements like ‘childrens most important value should be obedience and respect to authority’