Question

According to French and Raven’s bases of power model, when compared to a high motivation high knowledge individual, someone with low motivation and low knowledge is more likely to be influenced by a person with___________.

Answer 1

Referent power is the correct answer.

There are five sources/bases of power by which individuals can influence others, such as: expert power, referent power, reward power, legitimate power, and coercive power. Referent power is about charisma and fame, it's the power from individuals who like, admire or want to be like you. These people will stand near you hoping that some of your charisma will rub off onto them.