Tom was a member of the five-member committee for evaluating student complaints.When Tom raised a question,other members abruptly changed the topic.Several times Tom made suggestions for new procedures,but his ideas were summarily dismissed.In addition,others in the group tended to interrupt his statements with ideas of their own.Tom probably has _____.
A) emergent leadership
B) low status
C) high status
D) blocking behaviors

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Tom's ideas were ignored and he was interrupted, indicating that he does not have a high status within the group. The other members also exhibited blocking behaviors toward him, further demonstrating his low status. Emergent leadership is not mentioned in the scenario.

Tom Was a Member of the Five-Member Committee for Evaluating