Dispositional Explanations For Obedience Flashcards
What is the psychological disorder investigated in the study?
Authoritarian personality
High-level obedience was a key focus of the research.
What demographic was surveyed in the study conducted by Mc in 2000?
White Americans
The study aimed to uncover unconscious attitudes toward other racial groups.
What scales were developed in the study?
Potential for Fascism (F-scale)
This scale is still used to measure authoritarian personality.
What characteristic is associated with people who have an authoritarian personality?
Strong obedience to authority
They believe in the need for strong and powerful leaders.
What is a key trait of individuals with an authoritarian personality?
Disrespectful towards others
They are often dismissive of those seen as inferior.
What cognitive state is mentioned regarding people with authoritarian personalities?
Fixed and distinctive stereotypes
They lack ‘fuzziness’ between categories of people.
What correlation was found in the study?
Between authoritarianism and prejudice
A significant relationship was identified.
What does the dispositional explanation suggest about obedience?
Certain personality characteristics are associated with higher levels of obedience
This explanation focuses on internal traits.
What limitation does the study face regarding its explanation of obedience?
Does not explain obedience of the majority
The study primarily highlights correlational findings.
True or False: The study’s 5-scale measures political bias.
True
It measures extreme right-wing ideology.
Fill in the blank: People with authoritarian personality have a tendency to be especially _______ to authority.
obedient
