Patrick is part of a debate team. When he showed up for the latest team meeting, the other group members ignored him. Patrick also realized that he would not be a part of the next debate. It would appear that Patrick's debate team members are ________ him.

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Patrick's team members are ignoring him and excluding him from the next debate, which is a form of ostracism or social exclusion. This is a harmful behavior that can negatively affect Patrick's sense of belonging and self-esteem. "Norming" refers to a phase of group development where group members establish norms and values, "storming" refers to a phase of conflict and tension in the group, and "social loafing" refers to a phenomenon where individuals in a group may exert less effort than if they were working alone.

Patrick Is Part of a Debate Team