The approach-inhibition model of power suggests that
A)power inhibits the expression of inferiority.
B)powerful people tend to experience and express more negative emotions.
C)powerful people tend to overlook rewards when they are available.
D)high power individuals make decisions more quickly than do those who are low in power.
E)powerful people tend to act in ways that are inconsistent with the situational demands.

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The approach-inhibition model of power states that high power individuals tend to make quick and decisive decisions, whereas those who are low in power tend to take more time and consider their options more carefully. This is consistent with option D, which suggests that high power individuals make decisions more quickly than low power individuals. Options A, B, C, and E are not supported by the approach-inhibition model of power.

The Approach-Inhibition Model of Power Suggests That