Dispositional explanations for obedience

What is a dispositional explanation?

• An explanation based on situational factors

• An explanation that highlights the individual's personality

• An explanation that focuses on environmental influences

• An explanation that ignores personality traits

According to Adorno et al., what is a characteristic of people with an Authoritarian Personality?

• They are flexible in their outlook on the world

• They show extreme respect for authority

• They embrace uncertainty

• They are open to different perspectives

What parenting style is believed to contribute to the development of an Authoritarian Personality?

• Permissive parenting

• Authoritative parenting

• Harsh parenting with strict discipline

• Neglectful parenting

What is the process called when fears are displaced onto others perceived to be weaker?

• Projection

• Scapegoating

• Rationalisation

• Displacement

Which of the following is a characteristic of the authoritarian personality?

• Open-mindedness

• Flexibility in beliefs

• Rigid beliefs in conventional values

• Tolerance of uncertainty

What did Adorno et al. (1950) use to measure Authoritarian Personality?

• The G-scale

• The E-scale

• The F-scale

• The H-scale

What kind of score on the F-Scale indicates an authoritarian personality?

• No score

• Low score

• Average score

• High score

According to Adorno et al.'s research, which statement is an item from the F-scale?

• "Creativity is the most important virtue for children to learn."

• "Obedience and respect for authority are the most important virtues for children to learn."

• "Independence is the most important virtue for children to learn."

• "There is nothing more important than self-expression."

What is one strength of dispositional explanations?

• They are universally applicable.

• They have research support.

• They are easy to understand.

• They are based on personal opinions.

Who conducted interviews with fully obedient participants in Milgram’s study?

• Asch and Zimbardo

• Bandura and Skinner

• Elms and Milgram

• Watson and Rayner