Research suggests that, when people are given objective power over others (e.g., the ability to hire or fire employees or to issue pay cuts or bonuses), they tend, in general, ____.
A)to "throw their power around" and take credit for accomplishments
B)to fail to use it at all
C)to use it for the good-only when necessary or to help others
D)to be very uncomfortable using it at first, but to gradually learn how to use it for the good-only when necessary or to help others

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Research indicates that people with objective power often exhibit behaviors such as asserting their authority and taking credit for successes, which aligns with choice A.

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