Questions: Question 7 (3 points) People exercise influence and control over others in many ways. Which of the following examples corresponds with expert power? Angelina Jolie has power based on liking and admiration. Professors have this type of power because of their special knowledge, training, and expertise. The principal of a high school is feared because of their ability to punish for noncompliance. The president of the United States has power based on rightfully granted status or position.

The answer is the second one: Professors have this type of power because of their special knowledge, training, and expertise.

Explanation for each option:

1. Angelina Jolie has power based on liking and admiration.
   This example corresponds with referent power. Referent power arises from the personal traits or resources that others find attractive or admirable, leading them to identify with or want to emulate the person.

2. Professors have this type of power because of their special knowledge, training, and expertise.
   This example corresponds with expert power. Expert power is derived from possessing specialized knowledge or skills that others need or value, making the individual an authority in a particular area.

3. The principal of a high school is feared because of their ability to punish for noncompliance.
   This example corresponds with coercive power. Coercive power is based on the ability to deliver punishments or consequences for noncompliance, leading others to comply out of fear of negative outcomes.

4. The president of the United States has power based on rightfully granted status or position.
   This example corresponds with legitimate power. Legitimate power stems from an official position or role that is recognized and accepted by others, granting the individual authority to make decisions and command compliance.