Horne–Ostberg Chronotype Test
Take the test1. Obedience and respect for authority are the most important virtues children should learn.
2. People have a duty to their homeland and a duty to raise humanity to the level of perfection together with others.
3. Democracy is a regime without a king but with pretty numerous, often more absolute, tyrannical and ruinous kings than a single king, even if he is a tyrant.
4. Freedom of the press is one of the greatest strongholds of freedom and can never be limited by anything other than an oppressive government.
5. Materialistic happiness is impossible — it would turn people into animals thinking about one thing: to be content and satisfied, that is, limited to a simple and purely "vegetative" life.
6. Parliament is the bubonic plague that poisons the nation's blood.
7. Public interest is greater than individual interest.
8. Human nature being what it is, there will always be war and conflict.
9. A military man or a businessman is more important to society than an artist or a dancer.
10. The state lifts people from basic, bare-bones existence to the heights of human power.
What does Adorno's F-scale actually measure?
The test does not measure political views, but rather the psychological structure of a personality prone to authoritarianism. This includes traits such as rigid adherence to traditions, submission to authority, and a tendency to judge those who do not fit into generally accepted norms.
Does childhood upbringing influence the tendency toward authoritarianism?
Adorno considered this a key factor. According to his theory, children raised in families with strict discipline tend to suppress their aggression and project it onto "outsiders," while demonstrating excessive obedience to authority in adulthood.
Is there a statistical correlation between education level and F-scale scores?
Studies show a moderate negative correlation: people with a broader humanitarian education usually score lower. Developed critical thinking helps one see the world as multifaceted, which contradicts the authoritarian personality's drive for simple truths.
