One Source of Power That Is Often Exhibited by Nurses

question 8

Multiple Choice

One source of power that is often exhibited by nurses involves the power they obtain through networking and sharing through teamwork, collaboration, networking, and mentoring. Which type of power does the nurse obtain in this situation?

• A) information power
• B) connection power
• C) expert power
• D) legitimate power

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Definitions:

Discipline

A system of rules or methods aimed at training people or animals to obey and maintain control, often through punishment or correction.

Self-Conscious Emotions

Emotions that require self-awareness and reflection, such as guilt, shame, embarrassment, and pride.

Psychoanalytic Theory

A perspective introduced by Freud that development and behavior are stage-like and influenced by inner drives, memories, and conflicts of which an individual is unaware and cannot control.

Behaviorism

A theoretical approach that studies how observable behavior is controlled by the physical and social environment through conditioning.