Phillip admires the qualities of the Sigma Chis on his college campus.Since he has decided to try and pledge this group,he begins to imitate the qualities that he perceives the group has.What type of power does the fraternity seem to be displaying with respect to Phillip and his behavior?
A) Legitimate power
B) Referent power
C) Expert power
D) Reward power

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The fraternity is displaying referent power, as Phillip is trying to imitate their qualities because he admires and identifies with the group. Referent power comes from the attractiveness and charisma of the person or group in question, and can lead others to emulate their behaviors and attitudes.

Phillip Admires the Qualities of the Sigma Chis on His