power base

the interpersonal origin of one individual’s capacity to influence other individuals. For example, reward power is based on the influencer’s control over valued resources, and legitimate power is based on a licit right to require and demand compliance. [proposed in 1959 by U.S. social psychologists John R. P. French Jr. (1922–2006) and Bertram Raven (1926– )]

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November 25th 2024

self-worth

n. an individual’s evaluation of himself or herself as a valuable, capable human being deserving of respect and consideration. Positive feelings of self-worth tend to be associated with a high degree of self-acceptance and self-esteem.