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Chapter 11
Using Interpersonal Influence Ethically
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| INTERPERSONAL INFLUENCE | practice of preserving or changing the attitudes or behaviors of others |
| POWER | potential that one person has to influence the attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors of others |
| COERCIVE POWER | potential to influence base on the ability to physically or psychologically hurt another |
| REWARD POWER | potential to influence based on the ability to provide monetary, physical or psychological benefits that others desire |
| LEGITIMATE POWER | potential to influence granted to a person who occupies a legal position of authority |
| EXPERT POWER | potential to influence others based on the real or perceived command of a subject area with which other are less familiar but have a need to know |
| REFERENT POWER | potential to influence based on having the respect and admiration of others |
| PERSUASSION | art of skillfully and ethically influencing the attitudes or behaviors of others by crafting verbal arguments using reasoning, credibility and emotional appeals |
| REASONS | statements that provide valid explanations or justifications for a belief or action |
| CLAIMS | simple statements of belief or opinion |
| CREDIBILITY | extent to which the target believes in this speaker's expertise, trustworthiness, and likability |
| COMPETENCE | perception that the speaker is well qualified to provide accurate and reliable information |
| TRUSTWORTHINESS | perception that the speaker is dependable, honest, and acting for the good of others |
| LIKABILITY | perception that the speaker is congenial, friendly, and warm |
| COMPLIANCE-GAINING STRATEGIES | simple verbal arguments designed to get people to act in a way they are not naturally inclined to act, which draw heavily on one component of persuassion |
| SUPPORTING EVIDENCE STRATEGY | using influence messages that seek compliance by offering good reasons |
| EXCHANGE STRATEGY | using influence messages that seek compliance by offering the target something he or she values if he or she complies with what is being requested |
| DIRECT REQUEST STRATEGY | using influence messages that seek compliance by simply asking the target to comply |
| EMPATHY- BASED STRATEGY | using influence messages that seek compliance by causing the other to emotionally identify with your situation |
| FACE- MAINTENANCE STRATEGY | using influence messages that seek compliance through indirection as a means of maintaining face for the influencer, the target, or both people |
| OTHER BENEFIT STRATEGY | using influence messages that seek compliance by identifying how complying will benefit the other person |
| DISTRIBUTIVE STRATEGY | using influence messages that evoke negative emotions that can be neutralized by complying with the request |
| ASSERTIVENESSS | act of sending messages that declare personal preferences and defend personal rights while at the same time respecting the preferences and rights of others |
| PASSIVE BEHAVIOR | behavior in which one is reluctant or unable to state opinions or share feelings that are in one's interests to express |
| AGGRESSIVE BEHAVIOR | behavior in which one state opinions or hsares feelings too strongly, in a manner that shows little regard for the situation or for the feelings, needs, or rights of others |
| FLAMING | hostile interactions between internet users |
| CYBER STALKING | use of information and communications technology, particularly, the Internet, to harass others |
| PASSIVE AGGRESSIVE BEHAVIOR | behavior in which one exhibits aggressive behavior, but in a passive manner |