_____ Is Power Based on Exceptional Individual Abilities and Characteristics

question 76

Multiple Choice

_____ is power based on exceptional individual abilities and characteristics that inspire devotion, trust, and obedience.

• A) Traditional authority
• B) Downward authority
• C) Charismatic authority
• D) Upward authority
• E) Rational-legal authority

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Definitions:

Prison Officers

Individuals responsible for the supervision, safety, and security of prisoners in a jail or prison, ensuring that the facility's rules and regulations are followed.

Coercive Power

The ability to enforce compliance or obedience through the threat of punishment or use of force.

Prisoner Disobedience

Acts by inmates that go against the rules and regulations of a prison facility, which can range from non-violent protest to outright rebellion.

Inmate Perceptions

The beliefs, attitudes, and views held by individuals incarcerated in prisons or jails about their environment, treatment, and prospects.