Carl is a 27-year-old who has worked for ten years with software development and hardware installation.When the group must decide what type of network to install,they listen to everything Carl says and make the choice he recommends.According to expectation-states theory,Carl achieved high status in this group because of his ___ status characteristics.
A)ascribed
B)ideal
C)specific
D)diffuse
E)potential

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Carl achieved high status in the group due to his specific status characteristics, which are his skills and experience in software development and hardware installation, making him knowledgeable and credible in decisions related to network installation.

Carl Is a 27-Year-Old Who Has Worked for Ten Years