The faculty member on your study abroad trip to Costa Rica has traveled there many times and is quite knowledgeable about the country and places you visited.She gave you guidance about the country,local culture,and safety issues while you were interning with the local farmers.The faculty member was using ______.

A) referent power
B) positional power
C) coercive power
D) expert power

Referent Power

The ability to influence others based on their admiration, respect, or desire to identify with the person possessing this power.

Positional Power

The authority and power vested in an individual’s role or position within an organization's hierarchy.

Knowledgeable

Having or showing understanding, awareness, or familiarity with facts, information, or skills through experience or education.