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What type of power does the author refer to when mentioning 'Doctors Without Borders'?

  • Legitimate power
  • Economic power
  • Reputational power (correct)
  • Coercive power

    • Which group tends to gain more power in social settings such as schools?

  • Bullies and Machiavellians
  • Sociopaths
  • Empathetic individuals (correct)
  • Nicer schools' attendees

    • What is the central idea behind the scientist's findings regarding power dynamics among children?

  • Kindness and empathy lead to gaining influence (correct)
  • Physical strength is the key to power
  • Wealth is the ultimate source of power
  • Machiavellian tactics always succeed

    • What kind of power is associated with punishment and coercion?

    <p>Coercive power</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes 'reputational power' from 'coercive power'?

    <p>Nature of influence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group of individuals tends to have more long-term power according to the text?

    <p>Empathetic and connecting individuals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'The Power Paradox' challenges which traditional view of power according to Dacher Keltner?

    <p>'Machiavellian' ideas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'The Power Paradox' suggests that the world doesn't solely revolve around what source of influence?

    <p>Money</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'The Power Paradox' defines power as being independent of which traditional factor?

    <p>'Capital'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Doctors Without Borders' can be considered as an example of ____________.

    <p>'Reputational power'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Dacher Keltner's research, which trait is most likely to lead to gaining power and respect from peers?

    <p>Emotional intelligence and compassion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Keltner suggest about the effects of power on those who initially gained it through positive traits?

    <p>Power tends to undermine the very qualities that helped them gain power.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the relationship between power and ethical behavior, according to Keltner's findings?

    <p>Power initially promotes ethical behavior, but can ultimately undermine it.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Based on the information provided, which of the following statements is true about the popular perception of powerful people?

    <p>Powerful people are typically associated with Machiavellian scheming.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following examples best illustrates the concept of power undermining positive traits, as described in the text?

    <p>All of the above illustrate the concept described in the text.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is NOT true about Dacher Keltner's research findings?

    <p>Keltner's research indicates that power inherently leads to unethical behavior.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the key concepts discussed regarding the seductions of power?

    <p>Power causes individuals to prioritize personal interests over ethics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What quality did Abraham Lincoln exhibit during his presidency?

    <p>Focus on uniting disparate parties</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Dacher Keltner describe his personal vulnerability in relation to power?

    <p>Diminished way of speaking to others when feeling powerful</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What event occurred when Dacher Keltner was writing the chapter about the car study?

    <p>He accidentally ran over his daughter's best friend's foot</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Abraham Lincoln retain his empathetic self even as he acquired great power?

    <p>By treating all parties with respect and dignity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What lesson does Dacher Keltner emphasize from his personal story involving his daughter's friend?

    <p>The consequences of being unaware of the impact of power dynamics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant aspect of Lincoln's power according to Dacher Keltner?

    <p>Remaining focused on uniting disparate parties for the greater good</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What prompted Keltner to add a fifth cookie in the experiment?

    <p>To observe someone taking the second-to-last cookie</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Keltner's experiments, what behavior is more likely in individuals who are given power?

    <p>Taking resources meant for others</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main idea behind Lord Acton's observation mentioned by Keltner?

    <p>Power is inherently corrupting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Keltner decide to investigate drivers at intersections?

    <p>To observe the impact of power on driving behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the observation regarding drivers of different types of cars at the pedestrian zone?

    <p>Poor car drivers showed reckless behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Keltner's experiment at pedestrian zones demonstrate a behavioral difference between drivers?

    <p>By assessing their willingness to yield to pedestrians</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was notable about the behavior of wealthy car drivers at the pedestrian zone according to the study?

    <p>They were more likely to drive through the pedestrian zone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely' suggests that:

    <p>'Corruption is inherent in individuals with power'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Hoi polloi' refers to:

    <p>'Common people'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Euphoria' associated with power can lead individuals to:

    <p>'Act more impulsively'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which strategy is described as a 'coercive top-down Machiavellian strategy'?

    <p>A strategy that involves the use of coercion and top-down control</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main argument made in the text regarding the United States' power in the world?

    <p>The United States' power is a combination of its military might and its ability to influence ideas and culture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the example of Abraham Lincoln illustrate?

    <p>The importance of emotional intelligence and advancing the interests of others in gaining power</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the author's main argument regarding the nature of power?

    <p>Power is not just about control and force, but also about influence, ideas, and shaping perceptions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the observation of Thurlow Weed about Abraham Lincoln suggest?

    <p>Lincoln's power came from his ability to engage with and consider the interests of others</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main contrast drawn in the text between different strategies of power?

    <p>The contrast between coercive, top-down strategies and collaborative, socially intelligent strategies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the reasons the author wrote the book?

    <p>To highlight the shift towards more collaborative and socially intelligent strategies of power</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Based on the text, which of the following is NOT an example of 'soft power' as described by the author?

    <p>The use of military force</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the author suggest about the nature of power in the personal realm?

    <p>Power in the personal realm is about influencing others through ideas, preferences, and context</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text suggest about the relationship between power and empathy or kindness?

    <p>The text suggests that having power can undermine empathy and kindness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the passage, what is one of the benefits of having less power or being dependent on others?

    <p>Increased empathy and awareness of others' actions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What phenomenon does the passage describe regarding generosity and power?

    <p>Those with less power or wealth tend to be more generous proportionally</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the study involving sharing resources with a stranger, what was the key finding?

    <p>Lower-power individuals shared more resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the study involving the plate of cookies demonstrate?

    <p>The powerful individual exhibited more impulsive and self-focused behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key message or lesson conveyed by the cookie study?

    <p>Power can make individuals more self-focused and less considerate of others</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the passage, what is the underlying reason for the powerful individual's behavior in the cookie study?

    <p>A natural human tendency when feeling powerful</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements best summarizes the key finding regarding power and generosity?

    <p>Power and generosity are inversely related, with more power leading to less generosity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the finding that the powerful individual in the cookie study was randomly assigned to the role of power?

    <p>It demonstrates that power can influence behavior, regardless of an individual's background or personality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is NOT supported by the information provided in the passage?

    <p>Power has no impact on an individual's behavior or decision-making</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Based on the information in the passage, which of the following conclusions can be drawn about the relationship between power and empathy?

    <p>Power and empathy are inversely related, with more power leading to less empathy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the passage, which of the following statements about empathy is true?

    <p>Empathetic individuals tend to perform better in team-based tasks.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason suggested in the passage for why individuals with a sense of power or privilege tend to exhibit diminished empathy?

    <p>They have a reduced need to understand and connect with others due to their elevated social status.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the research mentioned in the passage, what happens to the empathy networks in the brain when an individual feels powerful?

    <p>The empathy networks are quieted, resulting in a diminished capacity to read emotions in others' facial expressions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Based on the information in the passage, which of the following statements is true regarding the relationship between power and empathy?

    <p>Power is often acquired through empathetic practices, but the possession of power can diminish empathy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the study conducted by Keely Muscatell, as mentioned in the passage?

    <p>It showed that the empathy networks in the brain are activated differently based on an individual's social status.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the passage, which of the following statements about power and empathy is false?

    <p>The possession of power permanently alters the brain's empathy networks.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Based on the information in the passage, which of the following conclusions can be drawn about the relationship between power and empathy?

    <p>Power and empathy are inversely related; as one increases, the other decreases.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the research discussed in the passage, which of the following statements is true about the effects of power on empathy?

    <p>The effects of power on empathy are consistent across different cultures and societies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements best summarizes the 'power paradox' mentioned in the passage?

    <p>Individuals acquire power through empathetic practices, but the possession of power diminishes their empathy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Based on the information in the passage, which of the following statements is true regarding the relationship between power and emotional intelligence?

    <p>Power diminishes emotional intelligence by reducing an individual's ability to understand others' emotions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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