Social Power Theory

Social Power Theory is a theory about :

• Conformity

• Minority Influence

• Memory

• Obedience

Social Power Theory describes...

• the types of power authority figures may have

• the genetic causes of mental illness

• situational factors that affect obedience

Social Power Theory was created by:

• Milgram (1974)

• French & Raven (1959)

• Piliavin et al (1969)

True/False: The bases of power are influenced by the beliefs of the people following the authority figure.

• True

• False

Which of the five bases of power involves: the ability to give followers incentives like money, recognition, status etc.?

• Legitimate

• Reward

• Coercive

• Expert

• Referent

Which of the five bases of power involves: having followers due to being well-liked or being similar to them (eg. celebrities).

• Legitimate

• Reward

• Coercive

• Expert

• Referent

Which of the five bases of power involves: followers listening to specialist advice (eg. listen to a doctor).

• Legitimate

• Reward

• Coercive

• Expert

• Referent

Which of the five bases of power involves: make targets obedient by punishing dissent.

• Legitimate

• Reward

• Coercive

• Expert

• Referent

Which of the five bases of power involves: being selected to be an authority figure by social norms (eg. voting).

• Legitimate

• Reward

• Coercive

• Expert

• Referent

These 2 bases of power are a type of personal power (depends on individuals' features or abilities).

• Legitimate

• Reward

• Coercive

• Expert

• Referent