Social Role Theory – Flashcards
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            role ambiguity
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        role expectations are unclear
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            role conflict
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        two or more opposing views on role definition
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            role reversal
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        roles are opposite to that which previously existed
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            locus of control
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        the extent to which an individual believes that life events are under his own control (internal locus of control) or under the control of external forces (external locus of control)
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            coercive power
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        power from control of punishments
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            reward power
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        power from control of rewards
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            expert power
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        power from superior ability or knowledge
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            legitimate
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        power from having legitimate authority
