The Silverback Gorilla Is Considered by Its Family Group as the One

question 78

Multiple Choice

The silverback gorilla is considered by its family group as the one in charge because of his formal place in the family hierarchy. The group looks to him for guidance on eating and sleeping locations, when it is time to move, and to settle family disputes. The silverback can be described as having ______.

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

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Definitions:

Schema

Schema refers to a cognitive framework or concept that helps organize and interpret information, based on one’s accumulated knowledge and experience.

Attributional Model

A psychological framework that explains how individuals infer causes of behavior, focusing on internal versus external attributions.

External-Unstable Attribution

Attributing one's behavior or outcomes to external, transient factors outside one's control.

Internal-Stable Attribution

The tendency to ascribe the cause of a behavior to an internal, unchanging characteristic of the person involved.