Personality theory

1.  In his book, The Future of an Illusion (1927), Freud said that when a man is freed of religion, he has a better chance to live a normal and wholesome life. Consider this view.

2. Do you think right-wing attitudes are explained well by personality theory? Do you think religiosity is well explained by personality theory?

Take each of the two following attitudes: banning smoking in public places and supporting the fight against terrorism.

Can these attitudes be considered right wing? If so, under which theory of right-wing attitudes are these best considered? Are these attitudes best considered within the psychoticism or the openness personality dimensions?

Compare and contrast two of the three following perspectives on right-wing attitudes:

● Right-wing authoritarianism

● Conservatism

● Social dominance theory

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