Which Type of Power Is Based on a Person's Position

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which type of power is based on a person's position in the formal organizational hierarchy?

• A) legitimate power
• B) coercive power
• C) reward power
• D) expert power
• E) referent power

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Definitions:

Normal Curve

A symmetrical, bell-shaped curve that represents the distribution of many types of data where most values cluster around a central mean.

Normal Distribution

A type of statistical distribution where data forms a symmetrical bell-shaped curve, with most values clustering around a central mean value.

Illusory Correlation

The cognitive mistake of perceiving a relationship between two variables even when none exists, often leading to erroneous conclusions or stereotypes.

Negative Correlation

A statistical relationship between two variables in which one variable increases as the other decreases.