What Distinguishes the Concept of Authority from Status and Dominance

question 16

Multiple Choice

What distinguishes the concept of authority from status and dominance?

• A) It is a behavior enacted with the goal of obtaining power.
• B) It involves an evaluation of respect and prominence.
• C) It involves the use of force to exert power over others.
• D) It refers to power that derives from institutionalized roles or arrangements.

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Definitions:

Genetically Influenced Traits

Characteristics and attributes that are affected by the genetic makeup of an individual, including physical attributes and susceptibility to certain diseases.

Interaction

The interplay that occurs when the effect of one factor (such as environment) depends on another factor (such as heredity).

Physical Appearance

The outward look or aspects of a person or object, which includes features like size, shape, color, and texture.

Identical Twins

Siblings who originate from the same fertilized egg, sharing 100% of their genetic material and typically having very similar physical appearances.