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The Frankfurt School's Theory of the Authoritarian Personality

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the authoritarian personality, according to the Frankfurt School?

  1. Rigidity

  2. Conventionalism

  3. Open-mindedness

  4. Submissiveness


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The authoritarian personality is characterized by rigidity, conventionalism, and submissiveness, but not open-mindedness.

Who was one of the main theorists of the authoritarian personality?

  1. Theodor Adorno

  2. Max Horkheimer

  3. Erich Fromm

  4. Herbert Marcuse


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Theodor Adorno was one of the main theorists of the authoritarian personality, along with Max Horkheimer and Erich Fromm.

What is the central thesis of the Frankfurt School's theory of the authoritarian personality?

  1. Authoritarian personalities are more likely to support fascist regimes.

  2. Authoritarian personalities are more likely to be prejudiced against minority groups.

  3. Authoritarian personalities are more likely to be conformist and obedient.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Frankfurt School's theory of the authoritarian personality argues that authoritarian personalities are more likely to support fascist regimes, be prejudiced against minority groups, and be conformist and obedient.

According to the Frankfurt School, what is the root cause of authoritarianism?

  1. Economic inequality

  2. Social alienation

  3. Cultural hegemony

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Frankfurt School argues that authoritarianism is rooted in economic inequality, social alienation, and cultural hegemony.

What is the Frankfurt School's proposed solution to authoritarianism?

  1. Economic redistribution

  2. Social reform

  3. Cultural revolution

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Frankfurt School argues that authoritarianism can be overcome through economic redistribution, social reform, and cultural revolution.

Which of the following is NOT a type of authoritarian personality, according to the Frankfurt School?

  1. The submissive type

  2. The conventional type

  3. The aggressive type

  4. The independent type


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Frankfurt School identifies three types of authoritarian personalities: the submissive type, the conventional type, and the aggressive type. The independent type is not a type of authoritarian personality.

What is the Frankfurt School's critique of mass culture?

  1. Mass culture is a form of social control.

  2. Mass culture is a form of cultural hegemony.

  3. Mass culture is a form of alienation.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Frankfurt School argues that mass culture is a form of social control, cultural hegemony, and alienation.

What is the Frankfurt School's proposed solution to the problem of mass culture?

  1. Promote critical thinking

  2. Support independent media

  3. Encourage cultural diversity

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Frankfurt School argues that the problem of mass culture can be overcome by promoting critical thinking, supporting independent media, and encouraging cultural diversity.

Which of the following is NOT a key concept in the Frankfurt School's theory of the authoritarian personality?

  1. Authoritarianism

  2. Fascism

  3. Alienation

  4. Individualism


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Authoritarianism, fascism, and alienation are key concepts in the Frankfurt School's theory of the authoritarian personality, but individualism is not.

What is the Frankfurt School's view of the relationship between capitalism and authoritarianism?

  1. Capitalism is the root cause of authoritarianism.

  2. Authoritarianism is a necessary condition for capitalism.

  3. Capitalism and authoritarianism are mutually reinforcing.

  4. None of the above.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Frankfurt School argues that capitalism and authoritarianism are mutually reinforcing, meaning that each one supports and strengthens the other.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the authoritarian personality, according to the Frankfurt School?

  1. Rigidity

  2. Conventionalism

  3. Open-mindedness

  4. Submissiveness


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The authoritarian personality is characterized by rigidity, conventionalism, and submissiveness, but not open-mindedness.

Who was one of the main theorists of the authoritarian personality?

  1. Theodor Adorno

  2. Max Horkheimer

  3. Erich Fromm

  4. Herbert Marcuse


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Theodor Adorno was one of the main theorists of the authoritarian personality, along with Max Horkheimer and Erich Fromm.

What is the central thesis of the Frankfurt School's theory of the authoritarian personality?

  1. Authoritarian personalities are more likely to support fascist regimes.

  2. Authoritarian personalities are more likely to be prejudiced against minority groups.

  3. Authoritarian personalities are more likely to be conformist and obedient.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Frankfurt School's theory of the authoritarian personality argues that authoritarian personalities are more likely to support fascist regimes, be prejudiced against minority groups, and be conformist and obedient.

According to the Frankfurt School, what is the root cause of authoritarianism?

  1. Economic inequality

  2. Social alienation

  3. Cultural hegemony

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Frankfurt School argues that authoritarianism is rooted in economic inequality, social alienation, and cultural hegemony.

What is the Frankfurt School's proposed solution to authoritarianism?

  1. Economic redistribution

  2. Social reform

  3. Cultural revolution

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Frankfurt School argues that authoritarianism can be overcome through economic redistribution, social reform, and cultural revolution.

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