PSYC 334 Lecture 18: Lecture 18 Notes
18 Nov 2016
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Power is the ability to influence the behavior of others and to resist their influence on us. The principle of lesser interest observes that thee partner who is less dependent on the relationship who desires it less has more power within that relationship. If your partner loves and needs you more than you love him or her, you"ll get to do what you want more often than not. Six different resources provide people power over others. Reward power the ability to give a desired reward. Coercive power the ability to levy unwanted punishments. Legitimate power exists when one partner has a reasonable right by dint of authority, equity, or reciprocity to tell the other what to do. Referent power emerges from respect and love for a partner. Expert power exists when one partner has superior knowledge and experience that is recognized and acknowledged by the other.
