ILROB 1220 Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: Disinhibition, Prosocial Behavior, Cookie Monster
27 Jun 2016
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Book definition: capacity that a has to influence b so that b goes along with a"s wishes important aspect of power is that it is a function of dependence . Another definition: the extent to which a person can modify others" states by providing or withholding resources - basically formal power. Status: the extent to which an individual is respected, admired, and highly regarded by others - basically equivalent to personal power. Bouncer is hated most because they are not respected. University deans, however, are respected and thus are not highly disliked. Low power and low status people are generally not disliked because they don"t have outcome control. Legitimizes action and use of power, action, and influence. Power > status = illegitimate (negative reactions from others) Power prime: recall situation where you had power over someone else/someone else had power over you.
