Adult authoritarianism is set during adolescence by specific experiences

Evidence

We can predict introductory psychology students’ RWA scores rather accurately if we know whether they have had certain experiences in life. The critical period for the development of adult authoritarianism, in terms of these experiences, is probably adolescence. — Bob Altemeyer, The Authoritarian Specter, 1185

Categorization

• QUESTION: What are ‘certain experiences’? Later chapters presumably specify — worth chasing for the developmental account.