When Organizing Perceptual Inputs, People Tend to Mentally Fill in Missing

question 227

Multiple Choice

When organizing perceptual inputs, people tend to mentally fill in missing elements in a pattern or statement. This principle is called

• A) interpretation.
• B) completion.
• C) distortion.
• D) closure.
• E) linking.

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Definitions:

Referent Power

A form of influence based on the leader's personal characteristics, where followers identify with and want to emulate them.

Reward Power

The influence and control one has over others based on the ability to grant rewards or benefits.

Organizational Power

The ability of individuals or groups in an organization to influence decisions, control resources, and direct the actions of others.

Personal Power

The influence or authority a person has over others, derived from their skills, qualities, or personal attributes, rather than their position or title.