Students who see their teachers using coercive and legitimate power learn more effectively and have better attitudes toward the instructor and the course content.

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Research suggests that coercive power can lead to negative attitudes and resistance, while legitimate power may not necessarily enhance learning or attitudes. Positive forms of power, like expert or referent power, are generally more effective in educational settings.

Students Who See Their Teachers Using Coercive and Legitimate Power