The sentence, "I'm your mother, so do it because I said so," is an example of referent power.

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This sentence is an example of legitimate power, where authority is based on a position of responsibility, such as being a parent, rather than referent power, which is based on the personal attraction or admiration one has for another.

The Sentence, "I'm Your Mother, So Do It Because I