As Discussed in the Text, the Topics of Power and Leadership

question 112

Multiple Choice

As discussed in the text, the topics of power and leadership ____.

• A) are appropriate for social psychology but have received little research attention
• B) do not technically fall into the domain of social psychology, and have therefore received little research attention
• C) are appropriate for social psychology and have been extensively studied
• D) do not technically fall into the domain of social psychology, but have been nonetheless extensively studied by social psychologists

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Definitions:

Situated Identity

The concept that an individual's identity and social position are shaped by the context or environment in which they are situated.

Identity Degradation

A response to repeated or glaring failures that destroys the offender’s current identity and transforms him or her into a “lower” social type.

Tactical Impression Management

The selective use of self-presentation tactics by a person who wishes to manipulate the impressions that others form of him or her.

Alter-Casting

A tactic in social interaction where one person imposes a role or identity onto another person, often to influence behavior in a desired direction.