Discussion questions
- It is common for people to suggest that the world would be a better place if everybody was treated as an individual. What are the limitations of this strategy?
- Researchers have argued that the increase in the incidence of depression in Western societies results from the atomisation of people’s lives and a declining sense of community. Are the findings of our study consistent with this conclusion?
- Are the findings of our study consistent with the view that authoritarianism is a stable personality variable?
- Some researchers argue that fear of power can have very negative effects on organizations and society. Do the findings of our study support this assertion?
What conclusions do you draw from our study?