When a Principal Creates an Impression of Authority in an Agent

question 24

Multiple Choice

When a principal creates an impression of authority in an agent that leads a third party to conclude that the agent has authority to act for the principal, the agent is said to have:

• A) implied authority
• B) express authority
• C) legalized authority
• D) actual authority
• E) none of the other choices

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Definitions:

Overcompensate

To overcompensate means to respond too strongly or excessively in an attempt to correct a real or imagined deficiency or mistake.

Retain

Refers to the ability to keep or hold information, knowledge, or possessions.

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Characteristics or behaviors that are determined by genetics and biology, often implying a hardwired disposition in living organisms.

John Bowlby

A British psychologist best known for his work in developing attachment theory, which emphasizes the importance of early emotional bonds formed between children and their caregivers.