Question 1

The "ability to bring about an intended outcome" is an example of which approach to power?
A) "power to"
B) domination
C) coercion
D) meso-level power

Accepted Answer

The "ability to bring about an intended outcome" is a characteristic of "power to," which refers to the ability to achieve a goal through one's own resources and capabilities, rather than through external pressure or coercion. This approach to power is collaborative and focuses on building relationships and developing skills, rather than dominating others or relying on force.

Question 2

Which approach to power is most typical of feminist scholarship?
A) persuasion
B) soft power
C) empowerment
D) opposition

Accepted Answer

The most typical approach to power in feminist scholarship is empowerment, which involves providing marginalized individuals with the tools and resources necessary to create change and challenge oppressive structures. This differs from opposition, which is more confrontational, soft power, which involves using persuasion and negotiation, and persuasion, which focuses on convincing others to change their beliefs or behaviors.

Question 3

According to French and Raven, what type of power is among the six bases of power in small groups and organizations?
A) reward
B) legitimate
C) expert
D) All these answers are correct.

Accepted Answer

According to French and Raven, reward, legitimate, and expert power are all among the six bases of power in small groups and organizations. Therefore, all of the answer choices are correct.

Question 4

Some societies are powerful because they have access to resources and knowledge that enables them to accomplish goals. This approach to power is attributed to which theorist?
A) Dorothy Smith
B) Talcott Parsons
C) Emile Durkheim
D) Michel Foucault

Accepted Answer

This approach is attributed to Talcott Parsons, who developed the idea of the "power resource" theory. He argued that societies accumulate resources (such as wealth and knowledge) that enable them to exercise power and accomplish goals.

Question 5

The fact that history textbooks still disproportionately highlight the achievements of men over those of women, and thus have the power to define men as more important and more able agents of history, is an example of what type of power?
A) patriarchal
B) political
C) cultural
D) masculine

Accepted Answer

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Question 6

At which level of society does domination occur?
A) micro level
B) macro level
C) meso level
D) all levels

Accepted Answer

Domination can occur at all levels of society, including the micro level (individual interactions), meso level (organizations and institutions), and macro level (societal structures and systems).

Question 7

From Michel Foucault's distinctive perspective of power, people
A) are coerced by centralized power.
B) resist coercive authority.
C) willingly self-regulate to conform.
D) are vulnerable to persuasion.

Accepted Answer

Foucault believed that power operates on a micro level, dispersed throughout society, rather than being centralized in one institution or person. He argued that individuals willingly regulate themselves in order to conform to societal norms and expectations. This is referred to as "disciplinary power," where individuals internalize and enforce social norms on themselves and others. Therefore, the correct answer is C, as Foucault's perspective suggests that people willingly self-regulate to conform.

Question 8

Michel Foucault described power as
A) a punitive system.
B) knowledge systems.
C) a control system.
D) institutional influence.

Accepted Answer

Michel Foucault described power as knowledge systems, not solely as a control or punitive system. According to Foucault, power operates through various societal institutions and is exercised through the creation and dissemination of knowledge.

Question 9

Who defined power as the ability to bring about an intended outcome, even when opposed by others?
A) Virginia Held
B) Nancy Hartsock
C) Max Weber
D) Bertrand Russell

Accepted Answer

Max Weber defined power as the ability to bring about an intended outcome, even when opposed by others. Virginia Held and Nancy Hartsock are feminist philosophers who have written about power, but they did not provide this specific definition. Bertrand Russell was a British philosopher but did not define power in this way.

Question 10

The ability to control and allocate resources defines which type of power?
A) political power
B) cultural power
C) economic power
D) reward power

Accepted Answer

The ability to control and allocate resources defines economic power as it involves the control over the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services. Political power refers to the control over decision-making and governance, cultural power refers to the ability to shape beliefs and values, and reward power refers to the ability to provide incentives or rewards in exchange for compliance.

Question 11

Karl Marx focused on what level of the operation of power in a society?
A) macro
B) micro
C) meso
D) All these answers are correct.

Accepted Answer

Karl Marx focused on the macro level of power in a society, specifically the economic and political structures that shape society. He believed that the capitalist system perpetuates inequality and exploitation, and that true change could only come from a revolution that would dismantle the existing system and create a socialist society.

Question 12

Public schools in wealthy neighborhoods are typically better funded, better equipped, and more successful than their counterparts in underprivileged areas. This inequality is a result of the residents' greater ________ power.
A) economic
B) persuasive
C) reward
D) cultural

Accepted Answer

Economic power refers to the ability to afford resources and invest in institutions, such as public schools. Wealthy neighborhoods typically have residents with higher incomes and more financial resources to support their local schools, which leads to better funding, equipment, and success rates. The other options (persuasive, reward, cultural) do not directly relate to the financial resources needed to support public schools.

Question 13

________ is an approach to power that centers on overcoming opposition.
A) Domination
B) Empowerment
C) Deception
D) Conflict

Accepted Answer

Domination involves exerting power and control over others, often by force or coercion. The focus is on overcoming opposition rather than working collaboratively or empowering others.

Question 14

Which strategy contributes to empowerment?
A) convincing and persuasion
B) rewarding compliance
C) financial incentive
D) education and training

Accepted Answer

Education and training is the strategy that contributes to empowerment. It provides individuals with the knowledge and skills needed to make informed decisions and take action for themselves. This leads to greater self-confidence and autonomy, which are essential components of empowerment. Convincing and persuasion may be effective in certain situations, but it does not necessarily empower individuals. Similarly, rewarding compliance and financial incentives may motivate individuals, but it does not necessarily empower them.

Question 15

Persuasion is a strategy typical of which approach to power?
A) domination
B) empowerment
C) direct conflict
D) deception

Accepted Answer

Persuasion is a strategy typical of the domination approach to power because it involves using communication to influence others to do what you want, without their consent or agreement.

Question 16

Employees' respect for their boss's position and authority is an example of what kind of power?
A) expert power
B) legitimate power
C) soft power
D) organizational power

Accepted Answer

Legitimate power is based on the position or role a person holds in an organization, and is often referred to as formal authority. In this case, the boss has legitimate power because of their position and employees respect this power.

Question 17

Television shows and movies disproportionately portray the wealthy in a positive light, often as glamorous, able, and good. In contrast, negative characters are often portrayed as poor, criminal, and morally deficient. This is an example of what type of power the media exert over their audience?
A) informational
B) soft
C) legitimate
D) cultural

Accepted Answer

This is an example of cultural power, where the media shapes and reinforces cultural norms and values through its portrayal and representation of different social groups. It perpetuates and reinforces the stereotype that wealth is associated with positive traits and poverty is associated with negative ones.

Question 18

Antonio Gramsci's concept of power as "hegemony" is based on
A) the manipulation of ideas to manufacture consent.
B) superior military power to dominate other nations.
C) superior economic power to manipulate other nations.
D) the achievement of global political supremacy.

Accepted Answer

Gramsci's concept of power as "hegemony" refers to the ability of dominant groups to maintain their power by manipulating the ideas and beliefs of the subordinate groups, thereby manufacturing their consent. This is accomplished through the control of cultural institutions such as media, education, and religion, which help to shape the values and beliefs of the masses. Military, economic, and political power may also contribute to hegemony, but the emphasis is on the manipulation of ideas to maintain power.

Question 19

When organizations form coalitions in order to pool their resources, they are participating in
A) domination.
B) networking.
C) charity.
D) None of these answers is correct.

Accepted Answer

When organizations form coalitions to pool their resources, they are engaging in networking, a practice of building and maintaining social and professional relationships to achieve common goals. Dominant organizations use their power to control and influence others, while charity involves giving to and supporting individuals or organizations in need, rather than collaborating with them.

Question 20

Soft power tactics focus on
A) collaboration and friendship.
B) logical persuasion.
C) rewards and incentives.
D) emotional appeal.

Accepted Answer

Soft power tactics focus on collaboration and friendship, as opposed to hard power tactics which focus on coercion and force.

Quiz 5: Power

The "ability to bring about an intended outcome" is an example of which approach to power?

Which approach to power is most typical of feminist scholarship?

According to French and Raven, what type of power is among the six bases of power in small groups and organizations?

Some societies are powerful because they have access to resources and knowledge that enables them to accomplish goals. This approach to power is attributed to which theorist?

The fact that history textbooks still disproportionately highlight the achievements of men over those of women, and thus have the power to define men as more important and more able agents of history, is an example of what type of power?

At which level of society does domination occur?

From Michel Foucault's distinctive perspective of power, people

Michel Foucault described power as

Who defined power as the ability to bring about an intended outcome, even when opposed by others?

The ability to control and allocate resources defines which type of power?

Karl Marx focused on what level of the operation of power in a society?

Public schools in wealthy neighborhoods are typically better funded, better equipped, and more successful than their counterparts in underprivileged areas. This inequality is a result of the residents' greater ________ power.

________ is an approach to power that centers on overcoming opposition.

Which strategy contributes to empowerment?

Persuasion is a strategy typical of which approach to power?

Employees' respect for their boss's position and authority is an example of what kind of power?

Television shows and movies disproportionately portray the wealthy in a positive light, often as glamorous, able, and good. In contrast, negative characters are often portrayed as poor, criminal, and morally deficient. This is an example of what type of power the media exert over their audience?

Antonio Gramsci's concept of power as "hegemony" is based on

When organizations form coalitions in order to pool their resources, they are participating in

Soft power tactics focus on