Many fraternities and sororities assess fines against members if they do not attend social functions or meetings. Some members even leave meetings of other organizations to which they are members to avoid the fine for missing a fraternity or sorority function. The ability of a fraternity or sorority to get members to attend functions in this manner results from which type of social power?
A) referent power
B) legitimate power
C) expert power
D) reward power
E) coercive power

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The scenario described in the question utilizes coercive power, as fines are imposed on members who do not attend social functions or meetings, thus forcing them to comply with the expectations of the fraternity or sorority.

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