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In this chapter, we provide a primer on the social psychological study of power and capture emerging themes that we think are likely to develop into the next wave of research on power. To accomplish this objective, we begin the chapter by offering a clear definition of power. We then pay homage to the prior waves of power research by discussing the antecedents (in the form of manipulations and measures) and consequences that bracket the psychological experience of power as well as critical moderators. Subsequently, we discuss theories about how power guides and directs behavior. We close by setting an agenda for future research. Our goal is to provide a formative review of new and emerging themes on the study of power, a review that can be used both by individuals new to the domain of power and by more seasoned researchers as they set their future research agendas.(PsycInfo Database Record (c …