Which of the Following Statements About the Authority Principle Is

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the authority principle is true?

• A) It means that many others, especially others like the person you are trying to influence, are buying a certain product.
• B) It is helpful to some extent because we do not have time to evaluate every decision we make.
• C) Controlled research has identified two factors that reliably increase authority: similarity and praise.
• D) Research suggests that people are not very influenced by those who display their credentials and awards as a signal of their authority.

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