Which of the Following Statements Refer to Expert Power

question 54

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements refer to expert power?

• A) It is the capacity to influence other people by virtue of formal authority, or the rights of office.
• B) It is the capacity to influence other people because of specialized knowledge.
• C) It is the capacity to offer something of value as a means of influencing other people.
• D) It is the capacity to influence other people by personally identifying with them.
• E) It is the capacity to punish or withhold positive outcomes as a means of influencing other people.

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Definitions:

Evaluative Descriptions

Analysis or narratives aimed at judging the value or significance of subject matter based on criteria.

Skeptical

Characterized by a questioning attitude or doubt towards one or more items of putative knowledge or belief.

Critical Thinking Skills

The capacity to analyze facts, generate and organize ideas, defend opinions, make comparisons, draw inferences, evaluate arguments, and solve problems.