Regardless of what forms of power we possess, each of us exercises power that is limited to particular people in particular situations because power

A. requires recognition.
B. is relative.
C. is coercive.
D. requires followers.


Answer: B

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)

1. There is much diversity in the Arab world today. 2. Arab countries include Algeria, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Iran. 3. Arabs were the ethnic group that originally spread Islam. 4. Arabs are the majority in the Islamic religion. 5. Islam is a nonhierarchical religion.

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What is a demonstration?

What will be an ideal response?

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When Jeremy begins his speech, the audience doesn't know him and has no basis for assuming he is competent. During his speech, however, Jeremy gains the trust and respect of listeners because he has good research and clear organization. The increase in Jeremy's credibility during the speech is due to which of the following?

A) derived credibility B) initial credibility C) terminal credibility D) authority-based credibility E) assumed credibility

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