Referent Power

question 20

Multiple Choice

Referent power

• A)is the ability to take something away or punish someone for noncompliance.
• B)is the ability to influence due to the possession of knowledge or skill.
• C)stems from the personal characteristics of the person such as the degree to which we respect and want to be like them.
• D)stems from one's organizational role or position.

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Definitions:

Glutamate

An amino acid that acts as a neurotransmitter in the central nervous system.

Acetylcholine

A neurotransmitter in the nervous system that plays complex roles in transmitting nerve impulses at synapses, including muscle stimulation, attention, arousal, and memory.

Norepinephrine

A neurotransmitter and hormone involved in the body's "fight or flight" response, regulating heart rate, blood pressure, and sugar levels.

Agonist

A chemical or drug that binds to receptors in the brain and causes a reaction or response similar to a naturally occurring substance.