Power & Influence II

Question 1

Abuses of Power

Answer 1

psychological effects of holding power
- self-serving biases increase. ex: i got to the top on my own.
- more likely to hold stereotypes of those without power.
- more likely to believe systems are just and fair

Question 2

disinhibition speaking behavior:

Answer 2

more likely to take up more time, interrupt, or express unsolicited opinions.

Question 3

disinhibition social behavior:

Answer 3

more likely to take action without permission

Question 4

disinhibition more optimistic assessments of risk:

Answer 4

• more likely to make bold strategic changes or pursue innovation

Question 5

self focus

Answer 5

• power leads people to be less dependent on others. as a result, people become less concerned with how others see them.

Question 6

self- focus instrumental

Answer 6

power leads people to view others through instrumental terms. viewing others as a means to an end: how would this person be useful to me?

Question 7

power leads to

Answer 7

• reduced compassion or less emotional reactivity
• less likely to infer others’ thoughts or attitudes or take perspective of others
• less likely to remember individuating information

Question 8

blind obedience

Answer 8

more likely to accept orders without questioning

Question 9

disengagement and neglect

Answer 9

• more likely to believe success is improbable or impossible

Question 10

increase in health problems

Answer 10

higher levels of stress and anxiety

Question 11

Powerlessness

Answer 11

blind obedience, disengagement and neglect, increase in health problems

Question 12

Behavioral effects of holding power

Answer 12

disinhibition, self-focus, less perspective taking, and powerlessness