The Authoritarian Personality was created in 1950.

Theodor Adorno, a German psychologist, along with his colleagues, found that prejudiced individuals often exhibit characteristics of an authoritarian personality in their research conducted in the 1940s. They developed the Authoritarian Personality theory, which suggests that individuals with authoritarian personalities are more likely to hold prejudiced beliefs and attitudes.

The was authoritarian and loved company and animals.

The book posits a clear link between Fascism and the authoritarian personality.

Authoritarian personality theory states that extreme prejudice is a result of a strong tendency to submit to authority, rigid adherence to conventional values, and aggression towards those who defy these values. It suggests that individuals with authoritarian personalities are more likely to express prejudice towards groups that are perceived as different or threatening.