Which kind of power do we willingly give to another person out of identification with that person?

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Referent power is the kind of power that we willingly give to another person out of identification with that person. It is based on the desire to be liked and respected by others, so we give power to people we admire or who we perceive as having qualities that we respect and want to emulate. The other types of power listed (expertise, informational, legitimate) are not based on identification with a person but rather on knowledge, position, or access to information.

Which Kind of Power Do We Willingly Give to Another