Which of the Following Statements About Legitimate Power Is False

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about legitimate power is false?

• A) Legitimate power is at the foundation of our social structure.
• B) Social structures are inherently inefficient, and this realization creates the basis for legitimate power.
• C) Legitimate power cannot function without obedience.
• D) Legitimate power is often derived from manipulating other sources of power.
• E) All of the above statements about legitimate power are true.

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Definitions:

Direct Observation

A research method where behaviors or events are recorded as they naturally occur, without interference or manipulation by the observer.

Internal Locus of Control

The belief that one's actions and behaviors are responsible for the outcomes in their life, rather than external forces.

External Locus

A psychological concept where individuals believe that their lives are controlled by external forces rather than their own actions.

Reciprocal Determinism

A concept in psychology introduced by Albert Bandura, suggesting that a person's behavior is influenced by personal factors and their environment, with each factor influencing and being influenced by the other simultaneously.