Alexander B. Smith, Ph.D., is Professor of Sociology and Chairman of the Division of Social Study and Correction, John Jay College of Criminal Justice, City University of New York. Dr. Smith received his Ph.D. from New York University, is a member of the New York State Bar, and has served as supervisor of the Probation Department of the Supreme Court, Kings County, New York. This article represents a further study into the subject of authoritarianism, the first of which was previously published in this journal.(Volume 58). Bernard Locke, Ph.D., is Professor of Psychology and Dean of Students, John Jay College of Criminal Justice, City University of New York. Prior to his present appointment Dr. Locke was Chief Psychologist for the Veterans Administration in New York and received his doctorate at New York University. William F. Walker, Ph.D., is Associate Professor of Sociology, John Jay Colleg of Criminal Justice, City University of New York. He received his doctorate from New York University. EDITOR.