Which of the Following Statements Refer to Expert Power

question 54

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements refer to expert power?

• A) It is the capacity to influence other people by virtue of formal authority, or the rights of office.
• B) It is the capacity to influence other people because of specialized knowledge.
• C) It is the capacity to offer something of value as a means of influencing other people.
• D) It is the capacity to influence other people by personally identifying with them.
• E) It is the capacity to punish or withhold positive outcomes as a means of influencing other people.

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Definitions:

Objective Reality

The state of things as they actually exist independently of perception or beliefs.

Sociocultural Context

The environment that includes social and cultural factors influencing individual behaviors, beliefs, and interactions.

Psychopathology

The examination and analysis of psychological disorders, focusing on their symptoms, origins, and methods of care.

Constructivist Therapies

Psychological treatment approaches that emphasize the active role of the client in constructing their reality and solving problems.