The Authoritarian Personality

Question 1

Burger for F scale (authoritarian personality)

Answer 1

B: F scale definition
U: Measures personality traits linked to authoritarianism, raised in authoritarian families (Adorno et al.)
R: Elms and Milgram (1966): Obedient participants scored higher on the F scale
G: Strength: Provides a tool to assess personality traits related to obedience
E: Important for understanding psychological predispositions to follow authority
R: Weakness: Correlation does not imply causation; other factors may influence obedience

Question 2

Burger for upbringing (authoritarian personality)

Answer 2

B: Upbringing definition
U: Family background influences personality development; authoritarian families raise obedient children
R: Elms and Milgram: Obedient participants reported less closeness to fathers
G: Strength: Highlights the role of early relationships in shaping obedience
E: Important for understanding the socialization process in developing personality traits
R: Weakness: Many obedient participants had good relationships with parents, suggesting complexity