Chapter 7- Power

Question 1

Power

Answer 1

power- ability to influence the attainment of goals sought by you and others

Question 2

Aggression

Answer 2

aggression- communication that is intended to inflict harm
direct aggression- targets the victim openly
indirect aggression- secretly threatengossiping, rumors, sabotage)

Question 3

Assertive

Answer 3

assertive- ability to communicate the full range of emotions and thoughts with confidence and skill

Question 4

Power Resources

Answer 4

anything that enables individuals to achieve their/someone else’s goals or interferes with the goal attainment of others

Question 5

Dominance

Answer 5

exercise of power over others
win or lose situation
competitive
effort to advance personal goals at expense of others

Question 6

Prevention

Answer 6

power used to thwart the influence of others, try to prevent dominance, say “no”, self protective

Question 7

Empowerment

Answer 7

power derived from enhancing the capabilities, choices, and influence of individuals and groups
positive power
cooperative
groups are capable, effective, and useful

Question 8

Power Struggle

Answer 8

dominance prevention power struggle can deteriorate into inane power tactics
dominance and prevention are primary forms of power in hypercompetitive societies

Question 9

Power Sharing

Answer 9

people who use empowerment see that there is enough power for everyone, proactive, positive actions

Question 10

Information(PR 1)

Answer 10

not easily or readily available for a large group

must be useful or interesting

Question 11

Expertise(PR 2)

Answer 11

knows how to use info skillfully and wisely
function as power resource under 2 conditions
1. perceived to have requisite skills, abilities, knowledge and background to function as expert
2. be considered trustworthy

Question 12

Legitimate Authority(PR 3)

Answer 12

someone who is perceived to have a right to direct other’s behavior because of their position, title, role, experience, or knowledge
ethical criteria provide means for determining if we should defy

Question 13

Punishment(PR 4)

Answer 13

source of power if it can be and will be exercised delicate business(coercive and reinforces dominance)

Question 14

Reward(PR 5)

Answer 14

induce rewarding behavior
mostly positive
can be used as a strategy for dominance

Question 15

Personal Qualities(PR 6)

Answer 15

charisma- constellation of personal attributes that people find attractive
no precise formula in determining charisma