Psychologist Theodore W.Adorno and his colleagues concluded that highly prejudiced individuals tend to have a(n)______________,which is characterized by excessive conformity,submissiveness to authority,intolerance,insecurity,a high level of superstition,and rigid,stereotypic thinking.

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Adorno and his colleagues concluded that individuals with a highly prejudiced attitude typically exhibit an authoritarian personality. Characteristics of such a personality include excessive adherence to established norms, subservience to authority, intolerance towards those who deviate from such norms, feelings of insecurity, a high degree of superstitious beliefs, and rigid, stereotypical thinking. Therefore, option B, "authoritarian personality," is the best choice.