Which of the following statements is FALSE about authoritarianism?

A) Tendencies toward authoritarianism may be passed down genetically.
B) Authoritarian people are likely to follow society's conventions and rules.
C) Authoritarianism is associated with prejudice toward members of outgroups.
D) Authoritarianism tends to decrease when persons experience frustrating negative events.


Answer: D

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a. It is often conducted by researchers who also conduct basic research. b. It contributes to solutions of social problems. c. It was pioneered by Kurt Lewin. d. It is more experimental than basic research.

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In social psychology, the story of Kitty Genovese's murder has been closely linked with the study of ____

a. the bystander effect b. the prisoner's dilemma c. the commons dilemma d. conformity

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