Deck 11: Relational Messages: Power, Dominance, and Status

Question 1

Ja is known as being very likeable and many attribute this to how he can light up room with his striking smile. What type of power is Ja most likely to possess?

A) Objective Power
B) Actual Power
C) Coercive Power
D) Reward Power
E) Referent Power

Answer 1

E

Question 2

Pranav works for Google. During a recent meeting, Pranav made a suggestion that he was worried that Erin, his boss, wouldn't like. After he finished, Erin responded in a high pitch, resembling baby talk, "Well thank you for sharing." Pranav felt terrible and remained silent the rest of the meeting. Which concept would best describe what occurred?

A) Relational messages
B) Nonverbal pejoratives
C) Intimidation
D) Dominance signaling

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Which of the following is not a principle of resource control?

A) Principle of wealth acculation
B) Principle of territorial possession and access
C) Principle of valued resource control
D) Principle of task performance cues

Answer 3

A

Question 4

When thinking of proxemics, which principle addresses the idea that a CEO sits at the head of the table, a parent sits in the comfiest chair in the house, or that a teacher lectures from the front of the classroom?

A) Principle of territorial possession and access
B) Principle of proxemic control
C) Principle of centrality
D) Principle of power plays

Question 5

The Dyadic Power Theory (DPT) argues that:

A) Power is an integral part of any relationship but is enhanced during moments of turbulence between two or more partners
B) Power is an integral part of any relationship but is minimized in social interaction in which at least of the two interacts has some level of actual power
C) Power is an integral part of any relationship but is especially important in familial relationships because of the natural occurring hierarchy of the family structure
D) Power is an integral part of any relationship but is especially important in close romantic relationships because it determines how the partners relate to each other and how decisions are made

Question 6

High status individuals tend to have more power and dominance within their society or culture.

Question 7

In most cultures, there is a belief that size indicates strength, which is valued and afforded greater power.

Question 8

The chilling effect is when the more powerful person in a relationship often hesitates to communicate grievances to their partner.

Question 9

What is the definition of power, as defined in the textbook?

Question 10

What are the three broad classes of principles or strategies underlying theories about power, dominance, and status?