Marnie was used to getting her way. She had a way with people and could charm almost anyone into going along with her. Not only was she pleasant and vivacious, she had a reputation of being trustworthy that appealed to those around her. This enabled her to rely strongly on __________.
A) coercive power
B) legitimate power
C) expert power
D)referent power
E) group power

Question

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Marnie's ability to charm and be trusted indicates that she relies strongly on referent power, which stems from an individual's personal characteristics and the respect and admiration they receive from others. Coercive power is based on the ability to use punishment or threats to influence others, legitimate power is based on one's formal position or title, expert power is based on one's specialized knowledge or skills, and group power is based on the collective influence of a group. None of these options seem to align with Marnie's situation.

Answer: True (assuming the statement is accurate and supported by evidence)

Marnie Was Used to Getting Her Way