Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE About Authoritarianism

question 110

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is FALSE about authoritarianism?

• A) Tendencies toward authoritarianism may be passed down genetically.
• B) Authoritarian people are likely to follow society's conventions and rules.
• C) Authoritarianism is associated with prejudice toward members of outgroups.
• D) Authoritarianism tends to decrease when persons experience frustrating negative events.

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