An individual's potential influence over the attitudes and behaviors of others is referred to as:

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Power refers to an individual's ability to influence the attitudes and behaviors of others. It can take many forms, such as expert power (based on knowledge and skill), referent power (based on personal charisma and likeability), or coercive power (based on the ability to punish or withhold rewards). Suggestion (A) is a more specific type of influence that involves making a recommendation or proposal. Isolation (C) and aggression (D) may be tactics used to exert power, but they are not synonymous with power itself.

An Individual's Potential Influence Over the Attitudes and Behaviors of Others