Which of the following statements is NOT true?
A) One individual can simultaneously possess power, status, and authority, while exerting dominance.
B) People attempt to gain power through dominance displays.
C) People attain authority through their ability to influence informal social arrangements.
D) An individual's status is the result of the social attributes of that individual that lead others to treat them with respect.

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People attain authority through their ability to influence formal social arrangements, not informal social arrangements. Formal social arrangements refer to the structures and processes established by society or an organization, such as laws, rules, and regulations, while informal social arrangements refer to the unwritten rules and norms that are not officially recognized.

Which of the Following Statements Is NOT True