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Chapter 7 Power The Inescapable Interpersonal Dynamic
Chapter 7 Rothwell Third Edition
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Communication
Undergraduate 1
05/02/2010

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Power
Definition
The ability to influence the attainment of goals sought by oneself or others
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Dominance
Definition
The exercise of power over others
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Prevention
Definition
Power used to thwart the influence of others
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Empowerment
Definition
Power derived from enhancing the capabilities and influences of individuals and groups
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Principle of Least Interest
Definition
The person who cares less about continuing a relationship usually has more power
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Power Resource
Definition
Anything that enables individuals to achieve their goals, assit others to achieve their goals, or interferes with the goal attainment of others
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Legitimate Authority 
Definition
Someone who is perceived to have a right to direct other's behavior because of his or her position, title, role, experience, or knowledge
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Charisma
Definition
Constellation of personal attributes that people find attractive and that causes them to accord influence to a person perceived to have such attributes
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Aggression
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Any physical or verbal communication that is intended to inflict harm
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Direct Aggression
Definition
Hostile communication that targets the victim openly, such as pushing, shoving, physically assaulting, or shouting insults
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Indirect Aggression
Definition
Hostile communication that intends to harm a targeted person while avoiding identification as an aggressor, like gossiping, spreading malicious rumors, or sabotaging behind the victim's back
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Sexual Harassment
Definition
Verbal or nonverbal communication of a sexual nature that is unwelcome by the recipient and is likely to interfere with the victim's work
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Quid Pro Quo Sexual Harassment
Definition
When the most powerful person requires sexual favors from the less powerful person in exchange for keeping a job, getting high grade in class, landing an employment promotion, and the like 
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Coalitions
Definition
Temporary alliances formed by individuals to enhance their power relative to others
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Defiance
Definition
Unambiguous, overt, purposeful noncompliance with the dictates of others who exercise greater power
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Resistance
Definition
Convert, ambiguous, noncompliance with the dictate of more powerful individuals
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Assertiveness
Definition
The ability to communicate the full range of thoughts and emotions with confidence and skill
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Cooperative Argumentation
Definition
Engaging in a process of deliberation with understanding and problem solving as ultimate goals
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