Which of the Following Is True of Authoritarianism

question 101

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of authoritarianism?

• A)Authoritarianism is the system that opposes status differences.
• B)An individual with an authoritarian personality tends to act rigidly and be control-oriented in a follower capacity.
• C)An individual with an authoritarian personality is likely to be subservient and follow rules when in a leadership capacity.
• D)People with authoritarian principles never act unethically or illegally.
• E)Authoritarianism is the degree to which a person defers to authority and accepts status differences.

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