Covert Power Moves: Test Your Power Intelligence (Case Study)
This example is from dating, but most of these dynamics apply to general socialization as well.
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Is there any covert power move here?
Pick the answer that applies.
The hint gives away quite a lot, so only check it if you have absolutely no idea.CorrectIncorrectHint
One of these we have already seen.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
How is “I promise” a covert power move?
Pick all that apply.
It’s not easy, so feel free to check the hint if you want to know how many of them are correct.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
This is a common question:
Why should you even care about social and power dynamics?
Well, why do you think you should?
Pick those that apply.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
How could you change the power dynamics of this interaction?
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A bit of a trick question, actually.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Look at this exchange.
And focus on the highlighted text:
Is this a covert power move?
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Think of the definition of a covert power move.
It’s anything that seems neutral -or even kind- but that potentially disempowers you.
