Right-Wing Authoritarianism Scale (RWAS)
Measure authoritarian attitudes including submission to authority, aggression toward deviants, and adherence to traditional values.
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About This Test
The Right-Wing Authoritarianism Scale was developed by Bob Altemeyer in 1981 as a revision of the California F-scale. It measures three related attitudes: authoritarian submission, authoritarian aggression, and conventionalism.
How It Works
You will be presented with 22 statements about authority, tradition, and social norms. For each statement, indicate how much you agree or disagree with it. Be honest in your responses for the most accurate results.
What It Measures
The scale measures three dimensions: (1) Authoritarian submission - a high degree of submission to the authorities who are perceived to be established and legitimate, (2) Authoritarian aggression - aggression against deviants and outgroups, and (3) Conventionalism - adherence to social conventions.
Disclaimer
This self-assessment is for educational purposes only. The results are not a clinical diagnosis. Political attitudes are complex and influenced by many factors. This test measures one specific dimension of political psychology.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is right-wing authoritarianism?
Right-wing authoritarianism is a personality trait characterized by a high degree of submission to established authorities, aggression against deviants and outgroups, and adherence to traditional social conventions.
Does this test measure political orientation?
This test measures one specific dimension of political psychology - authoritarian attitudes. It does not directly measure left-right political orientation, though there are correlations. People across the political spectrum can score high or low on this scale.
Is this a clinical diagnosis?
No, this is not a clinical diagnosis. This is an educational tool for understanding political psychology. Authoritarian attitudes exist on a spectrum and are influenced by many factors including culture, upbringing, and experiences.
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