The Ability to Influence Others to Develop a Dependent Relationship

question 8

Multiple Choice

The ability to influence others to develop a dependent relationship is the definition of

• A) influence
• B) social power
• C) reward power
• D) position power
• E) power

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Definitions:

Asch Line Study

A series of experiments conducted by Solomon Asch studying if and how individuals yielded to or defied a majority group and the effect of such influences on beliefs and opinions.

Sherif Autokinetic Effect

A phenomenon in social psychology demonstrating how social influence can shape perceptions, as observed in Muzafer Sherif's studies where individuals' estimates of a moving light's distance varied according to social settings.

Group Conformity

The act of aligning one's attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors with those of a group, often due to social pressure or the desire for acceptance.

Influence

The capacity to have an effect on the character, development, or behavior of someone or something, or the effect itself.