In your opinion, how does Power play out in a group situation?

Have you had any positive or negative experiences in regards to power within a group that you belong to?

Definition:

A power base describes the origin (or base) of power.

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Watch the videos below and for each:

(a) Identify the power base used

(b) Investigate the impact the power has on the group. Are they positive or negative? Why?

Activity:

For each group below, identify the main power base/s utilised and examine the impact of this power base on individuals and/or groups

Practice Question 1:

Outline the difference between referent, coercive and expert power. (5 Marks)

Remember:

• • • What is the question asking?

    • What content should you include?

    • What examples will you use?

Practice Question 2:

Discuss how group wellbeing may be influenced through the positive and negative use of power. (6 Marks)

Remember:

• • • What is the question asking?

    • What content should you include?

    • What examples will you use?

Debate:

"Coercive power is the most effective power base used by parents"