psychology

Question 1

definition of group

Answer 1

any collection of two or more people who interact with and influence one another and who share a common purpose.

Question 2

power definition

Answer 2

The extent to which an individual can influence or control another individual’s thoughts, feelings and behaviour.

Question 3

types of power

Answer 3

coercive, referent, expert, legitimitate, reward

Question 4

reward power

Answer 4

Ability to give rewards in response to a specific

behaviour

Question 5

coercive power

Answer 5

Ability to deliver punishments in response to a specific

behaviour

Question 6

expert power

Answer 6

Having specific knowledge and skills that are

desirable.

Question 7

referent power

Answer 7

Individuals identity with or want to be like or liked

by this person.

Question 8

legitimitate power

Answer 8

An individual’s status or position in a group in general
gives them the right to exercise power over those with a
lower status or less authority.