Psychologists Who Emphasize That Most Mildly Retarded Children Come from the Lower

question 282

Multiple Choice

Psychologists who emphasize that most mildly retarded children come from the lower socioeconomic classes tend to believe that the majority of cases of mental retardation are caused by

• A) environmental factors.
• B) organic conditions.
• C) physiological defects.
• D) metabolic disorders.

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Expert Power

The influence a person has over others due to their recognized expertise, skills, or knowledge in a specific area.

Coercive Power

The capacity to control others through the fear of punishment or the loss of valued outcomes.

Legitimate Power

Legitimate Power is authority that is officially sanctioned or accepted due to a person’s position or role within an organization or system.

Referent Power

A form of influence where a person elicits compliance or admiration from others based on charisma or personal traits rather than formal authority.