When a person's power is based on the respect and trust they've earned from others in the group,this is an example of
A)coercive power.
B)legitimate power.
C)referent power.
D)personal power.
E)deferred power.

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Referent power is based on the respect and trust a person has earned from others in the group. It is a personal power that comes from being well-liked and respected by others, rather than from a formal position of authority (legitimate power) or the ability to give rewards or punishments (coercive power). Deferred power is not a recognized type of power.

When a Person's Power Is Based on the Respect and Trust