Sandy and her younger sister Alexis have been given some cookies to share. Alexis points out to Sandy that it is fair that they each get an equal number of cookies. Which of the following types of power is Alexis using?

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Alexis is using legitimate power, which is based on the belief that a person has the formal right to make demands and expect compliance and obedience from others. In this case, Alexis is appealing to the fairness and equality principle, which is a legitimate reason for sharing the cookies equally.

Sandy and Her Younger Sister Alexis Have Been Given Some