Exploring Authoritarianism Across the Spectrum

This chapter examines the differences between left-wing and right-wing authoritarianism, emphasizing the psychological roots and the toxic elements inherent to both. It discusses the correlation between authoritarian tendencies and personality traits like narcissism, as well as the challenges of creating accurate measurement scales. Additionally, the chapter reflects on belief formation, historical oversights in social psychology, and proposes innovative research methods to analyze ideological preferences.