Social Power Theory describes...

Social Power Theory was created by:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

These 3 bases of power are a type of positional power (depends on position/rank).

S/W: French & Raven changed their theory in 1965, adding informational power as a sixth base.

S/W: Theory is supported by Milgram's shock experiments and Hofling et al (1966). People followed orders of confederates if they thought the actors were doctors/professors.