Which of the following types of social power is based on a group's power to sanction group members for breaking rules or failing to follow expectations?
A) Reward power
B) Expert power
C) Coercive power
D) Referent power
E) Associative power

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Coercive power is based on the ability of a group or individual to punish or sanction others for non-compliance with rules or expectations. This is sometimes referred to as "negative power," because it relies on the use of threats or deprivation.

Which of the Following Types of Social Power Is Based