Authoritarianism Scale (F-Scale) Test
Understand your attitudes toward authority, hierarchy, and strict social norms in about 6 minutes. Get fast, research-based insight for education or discussion with 28 focused items.
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Concern about sex (Cas)
Average
4.1
Normal range
3.2 — 5
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7
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Projectivity (P)
Average
3.6
Normal range
2.8 — 4.4
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1
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7
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Destructiveness and Cynicism (DaC)
Average
2.9
Normal range
1.8 — 4
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1
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7
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Superstition and Stereotypy (SaS)
Average
2.7
Normal range
1.9 — 3.5
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Anti-introspection (A)
Average
4.8
Normal range
3.7 — 5.9
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7
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Authoritarian Aggression (AA)
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4.1
Normal range
3.4 — 4.9
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1
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Authoritarian Submission (AS)
Average
4.7
Normal range
3.6 — 5.7
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1
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7
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Conventionalism (C)
Average
4.4
Normal range
3.3 — 5.5
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Integral Indicator (II)
Average
134
Normal range
109.9 — 158.2
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28
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196
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"Power Complex" ("C)
Average
2.5
Normal range
1.5 — 3.6
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7
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does this questionnaire measure?
It screens for attitudes linked to an authoritarian style of thinking, such as preference for strict hierarchy, conformity, and punitive social control. It is intended as an indicator, not a diagnosis.
How should responses be selected?
Select the option that best matches typical views, not a preferred image. Use the first reasonable choice and avoid overthinking individual items.
How long does it take and how many items are included?
Estimated completion time is about 6 minutes. The questionnaire includes 28 statements.
How should scores be interpreted?
Higher scores generally indicate greater endorsement of authoritarian attitudes as defined by the item set. Results should be interpreted cautiously and in context.
What are the main limitations of this measure?
It is a historical instrument with known concerns about construct clarity and ideological bias. It is often used for educational or research comparison rather than as a current clinical standard.
WHAT THE TEST MEASURES
About This Assessment
Authoritarianism Scale (F-Scale) Test - Symptoms and Signs
Developed in the mid-20th century, the Authoritarianism Scale (F-Scale) is a self-report questionnaire designed to assess attitudes and response patterns associated with authoritarian-oriented thinking and preferences for social conformity and hierarchy. It is most commonly used in educational and research contexts to characterize individual differences in ideological and personality-related attitudes (R. Nevitt Sanford; Else Frenkel-Brunswik; Daniel J. Levinson; Theodor W. Adorno). The measure includes 28 items and typically requires about 6 minutes to complete.
Items are presented as statements endorsed to varying degrees, yielding a summary of the respondent’s level of agreement with themes often linked to authoritarian dispositions. The Authoritarianism Scale (F-Scale) has also been discussed in the literature with respect to historical context, conceptual specificity, and potential response-style or content-related limitations; interpretation is therefore generally framed cautiously and in conjunction with other data sources when used for psychological assessment.
Author: Daniel J. Levinson, Else Frenkel-Brunswik, R. Nevitt Sanford, Theodor W. Adorno
Literature: John F. Dovidio, Peter Glick, and Laurie A. Rudman (Eds.). On the nature of prejudice: fifty years after Allport. Blackwell. 2005.; T. W. Adorno, E. Frenkel-Brunswik, D. J. Levinson, and R. N. Sanford. The authoritarian personality. Harper. 1950.
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