With Respect to Theories of Power

question 49

Multiple Choice

With respect to theories of power:

• A)resource theory's predictions have been supported by research.
• B)"doing gender" suggests that we reproduce power differentials among men and women simply because they are so ingrained in us.
• C)the theories of power are largely irrelevant in gay male relationships, although they do operate in lesbian relationships.
• D)relative love and need theory focuses on micro-level factors associated with power.
• E)the principle of least interest is more applicable to same-sex relationships, compared to heterosexual relationships.

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Definitions:

Kennedy

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Shared Mental Model

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Cognitive Representations

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Consensus

A general agreement among the members of a group or community.