In 1959, French and Raven Reported a Series of Experiments

question 8

Multiple Choice

In 1959, French and Raven reported a series of experiments from which they concluded that an individual's power stemmed from one of five possible sources. What are those five possible sources?

• A) Legitimate power, Coercive power, Reward power, Expert power, Referent power.
• B) Legitimate power, Expert power, Referent power, Consistent power, Reward power.
• C) Reward power, Expert power, Referred power, Logistical power, Consistent power.
• D) Reward power, Received power. Logistical power, Coercive power, Expert power.

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Definitions:

Demand Curve

A graphical representation showing the relationship between the price of a good and the quantity of that good consumers are willing and able to purchase.

Subsidy

A financial contribution granted by the government or a public body to support a business or economic sector.

Producer Surplus

The difference between the amount producers are willing to accept for a good or service versus what they actually receive.

Tax

A compulsory financial charge imposed by a government on individuals, corporations, or other entities to fund government spending and public services.