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The California F-Scale measures

The correct answer is
A person’s proneness to being rigid and authoritarian.

California F-Scale Measures Authoritarianism

The California F-Scale is a psychological assessment tool developed after World War II.

  • It was designed to measure unconscious attitudes related to Fascism and authoritarianism.
  • The scale assesses personality characteristics associated with being prejudiced, rigid, and conventional.
  • Specifically, it identifies a person’s proneness to authoritarian thinking and behavior.

Analyzing the Options

Based on the purpose of the California F-Scale:

  • Option 1 (Feminine characteristics) is incorrect.
  • Option 2 (Sensation seeking) is incorrect.
  • Option 3 (Proneness to rigidity and authoritarianism) is correct, aligning with the scale's focus on authoritarian personality traits.
  • Option 4 (Extroversion) is incorrect.

Therefore, the California F-Scale directly measures a person’s proneness to being rigid and authoritarian.

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