ANALYSIS OF SOCIAL POWER.

Abstract

Two studies were undertaken to explore certain aspects of the power-role. Study I, 'Perceived Correlates of Predictability in Behavior,' investigated the relationship between an individual's perceivedinterpersonal-power and the degree to which others accurately perceive him (his 'predictability'), and assessed the perceived personality traits and types of power associated with predictable and unpredictable persons. Study II, 'Power Role Assignments,' investigated the question of whether or not randomly selected persons can convincingly assume a maximum or minimum power-role if so instructed. In addition, the personality traits, behavior patterns, and types of power associated with both power roles were investigated.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1965
Accession Number
AD0618302

Entities

People

  • James R. Johannsen
  • Lawrence N. Solomon
  • Richard E. Farson

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Behavior And Behavior Mechanisms
  • Personality

Fields of Study

  • Psychology

Readers

  • Organizational Psychology.
  • Psychometric Testing or Psychological Assessment.
  • Theoretical Analysis.