When the Company Janitor Posts a DO NOT ENTER Sign

question 28

Multiple Choice

When the company janitor posts a DO NOT ENTER sign in front of the door to the men's room and people obey, the janitor is most probably utilizing which type of power?

• A) Personal power
• B) Reward power
• C) Expert power
• D) Legitimate power

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Definitions:

Automatic Processing

The performance of a task with little or no conscious thought, often as a result of repeated practice and learning.

Controlled Processing

A detailed level of mental processing that requires focused attention and effort, typically used when a task is difficult or unfamiliar.

Task Difficulty

Refers to the level of challenge presented by a task, assessing how hard or easy it is to complete.

Priming

A phenomenon in which exposure to one stimulus facilitates response to another stimulus.