Which of the following is true of authoritarianism?
A) Authoritarianism is a 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 interpersonal status differences.

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Authoritarianism is defined as the degree to which a person defers to authority and accepts interpersonal status differences. It does not oppose status differences and can involve acting rigidly and being control-oriented in both follower and leadership capacities. While authoritarian individuals tend to be rule-following, they are not immune to acting unethically or illegally.

Which of the Following Is True of Authoritarianism