Regarding the authoritarian personality,which of the following statements is FALSE?
A) The list of authoritarian beliefs on the F-scale tend to be slanted more toward politically conservative authoritarians.
B) People are less likely to express authoritarian beliefs when they feel threatened.
C) Authoritarian personalities think they are superior to everyone who is different, not just other ethnic groups.
D) Milton Rokeach noted that rigid and authoritarian personalities can be found at both ends of the political scale.

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This statement is false; research has shown that people are actually more likely to express authoritarian beliefs when they feel threatened or insecure. This is referred to as the "authoritarianism paradox."

Regarding the Authoritarian Personality,which of the Following Statements Is FALSE