The assertion that left-wing authoritarianism is a myth was investigated. Responses from 198 Australian undergraduates showed the “tough-minded” to be on either side of the Radical-Conservative divide, thus supporting Eysenck's (1954, 1975) hypothesis. Furthermore, rightists were found to hold authoritarian attitudes, whereas leftists were found to manifest antisubmissive behavior.
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