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What outcome did Adorno et al. suggest in relation to childhood experiences and the Authoritarian Personality?
What outcome did Adorno et al. suggest in relation to childhood experiences and the Authoritarian Personality?
- Aggression is always directed inwardly.
- Over-deferential behavior towards authority may stem from harsh parenting. (correct)
- Children raised in indulgent environments show hostility.
- Childhood experiences have no impact on adult personality.
According to Realistic Conflict Theory, what leads to harmonious relations between two groups?
According to Realistic Conflict Theory, what leads to harmonious relations between two groups?
- Historical alliances.
- Geographical proximity.
- Integration of cultures.
- Shared interests between the groups. (correct)
In Sherif’s field experiments, what was the primary method used to establish competition between the groups?
In Sherif’s field experiments, what was the primary method used to establish competition between the groups?
- Group discussions to resolve conflicts.
- Mediation sessions led by adults.
- Contests with tangible rewards for victors. (correct)
- Cooperative tasks that encouraged communication.
What was a key element of the Minimal Group Paradigm as conducted by Tajfel et al.?
What was a key element of the Minimal Group Paradigm as conducted by Tajfel et al.?
How did the boys in Sherif's experiment behave after the introduction of competition?
How did the boys in Sherif's experiment behave after the introduction of competition?
What does the concept of the Authoritarian Personality primarily describe?
What does the concept of the Authoritarian Personality primarily describe?
What was the main outcome observed in the first stage of Sherif's field experiment?
What was the main outcome observed in the first stage of Sherif's field experiment?
What did the boys predominantly use to insult each other during the competition phase of Sherif's experiment?
What did the boys predominantly use to insult each other during the competition phase of Sherif's experiment?
What is the core feature of the Authoritarian Personality?
What is the core feature of the Authoritarian Personality?
Realistic group conflict theory primarily explains prejudice as a result of:
Realistic group conflict theory primarily explains prejudice as a result of:
The minimal group paradigm demonstrates that prejudice can arise:
The minimal group paradigm demonstrates that prejudice can arise:
Which statement best describes the impact of upbringing on prejudice?
Which statement best describes the impact of upbringing on prejudice?
Prejudice can manifest in which of the following behaviors?
Prejudice can manifest in which of the following behaviors?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the authoritarian personality?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the authoritarian personality?
Prejudice can often be reinforced through which social mechanism?
Prejudice can often be reinforced through which social mechanism?
An example of prejudice in attitudes can be identified by what kind of statements?
An example of prejudice in attitudes can be identified by what kind of statements?
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Study Notes
Authoritarian Personality Theory
- Originated from Freudian perspectives, proposed by Adorno et al.
- Result of harsh parenting that suppresses a child's basic instincts.
- Leads to displaced aggression towards ethnic minorities, creating submissive behaviors towards authority and hostility towards outgroups.
Realistic Conflict Theory (RCT)
- Suggests attitudes are shaped by the objective interests of ingroups.
- Assumes harmony exists when group interests align; hostility arises from conflicting interests.
Sherif’s Field Experiments
- Conducted at Robbers Cave, Oklahoma with 12-year-old boys from middle-class backgrounds.
- Controlled for social or psychological deprivation; only stable home backgrounds were included.
- Stage 1: Divided into two groups, focused on cooperative activities leading to the establishment of norms and hierarchies.
- Stage 2: Groups competed in contests (e.g., tug of war, softball), causing initial harmony to shift to hostility, including name-calling and physical altercations.
Minimal Group Paradigm (MGP)
- Developed by Tajfel et al. in 1971 to study discrimination in an isolated environment.
- Randomly assigned group memberships without personal background information to eliminate external prejudices.
- Used code numbers and group labels to create ingroup and outgroup dynamics.
Definition and Examples of Prejudice
- Defined as derogatory attitudes, negative emotions, or discriminatory behaviors towards a group based on membership.
- Illustrative quotes highlight derogatory stereotypes towards different ethnicities, genders, and social roles, revealing deep-rooted biases and misconceptions.
Characteristics of the Authoritarian Personality
- Described by Adorno et al. in 1950 as overly deferential to authority and hostile towards perceived inferiors.
- Associated with rigid, dichotomous thinking about morality, characterizing behaviors as distinctly right or wrong.
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