__________ behavior is action directed primarily at developing or using relationships in which other people are willing to some degree to defer to one's wishes.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The described behavior is best categorized as power-oriented, as it involves trying to influence others to defer to one's wishes. The other options do not accurately relate to this type of behavior. Skill-oriented behavior would be focused on task completion and proficiency, endowment-oriented behavior would involve leveraging one's possessions or resources, capability-oriented behavior would involve personal competence and proficiency, and referent-oriented behavior would involve leveraging one's positive qualities or traits to influence others.

__________ Behavior Is Action Directed Primarily at Developing or Using