Which of the Following Statements Is True of Source Power

question 101

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of source power?

• A)Power as a source characteristic is very easy to apply in a nonpersonal influence situation such as advertising.
• B)The use of source power is not effective in situations involving personal communication and influence.
• C)The source must be perceived as being able to administer only positive sanctions to the receiver.
• D)A source has power when he or she can actually administer rewards and punishments to a receiver.
• E)The receiver's estimate of the source's ability to observe conformity is not important.

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