"Anti-authoritarians question whether an authority is a legitimate one before taking that authority seriously." But there also some individuals who think any a

"Anti-authoritarians question whether an authority is a legitimate one before taking that authority seriously." But there also some individuals who think any authority is illegitimate. I have friends and close relatives who I would characterize as having this personality trait. I also observe that it has a negative impact on their quality of life. They have trouble holding jobs, staying in school, keeping friends, and building personal romantic relationships because they are so resistant to being accountable to any other person - accountability which translates in their mind to obedience to authority. Authority isn't always illegitimate. That's why there is a such a thing as a pathological degree of anti-authoritarian sentiment.