A Research Study on the Effects of Power Found That

question 155

Multiple Choice

A research study on the effects of power found that powerful bosses ____. ​

• A)gave workers little credit for the work they did
• B)attributed accomplishments to the workers' motivation and efforts
• C)rated their workers more favorably overall
• D)overestimated their employees' worth

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Definitions:

Private Acceptance

Involves internalizing and genuinely agreeing with a group's beliefs or behaviors, even when no one else is observing.

Descriptive Norms

The perception of what behaviors are common or typical within a group, influencing individuals' behavior based on what they perceive others are doing.

Injunctive Norms

Socially accepted beliefs about what behaviors are deemed appropriate or inappropriate in specific contexts.

Focus Theory

A theoretical framework that suggests the focus of attention influences an individual's perception, cognition, and social behavior.