Answer:
OD. A shared identity of the group.
Explanation:
In the article "The New Psychology of Leadership", authors Stephen D. Reicher, Michael J. Platow, and S. Alexander Haslam delves into what makes an individual a good leader. They focus on what makes a leader and how the relationship with the common people contributes to the effectiveness of the leader's actions.
According to them, previous 'elements' that make a person a good leader were charisma, a good speaker, or someone who is intelligent. But recent studies seem to make a change in how a leader is determined. The article states <em>"the best leaders are prototypical of the group--they not only seem to belong to it but also exemplify what makes the group distinct from and superior to rival groups."</em> This means that an individual who has a connection and affinity to the people will have a stronger sense of relativity to the masses. And in that connection, he/she will be able to understand what they are going through and be more understanding of their situation.
Thus, the correct answer is option D.
