The Scientist Was a Revered Expert in the Filed Based

question 85

Multiple Choice

The scientist was a revered expert in the filed based on his years of experience and research. Followers respected whatever he had to say. This is a form of which power?

• A) referent power
• B) expert power
• C) legitimate power
• D) reward power

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Definitions:

Barnum Effect

The tendency to accept vague and general personality descriptions as highly accurate for oneself.

External Locus

A psychological term indicating when individuals believe that external forces or events control their life outcomes, rather than their own efforts.

Self-Serving Bias

A common cognitive bias that causes individuals to attribute their successes to internal factors and failures to external factors.

Introvert

Describes a person who tends to be more focused on internal thoughts and feelings rather than seeking external stimulation.