Barriers Due to Status Difference – UGC NET Question

Status or power differences can create psychological distance between communicators. Students may fear expressing dissenting views, and administrators may communicate in an overly formal style, reducing openness and feedback.

Option A:
Option A incorrectly claims that students have more formal power than administrators, which is usually not true in university hierarchies.

Option B:
Option B is correct because perceived power distance can make both administrators and students hesitate to share information openly, creating a psychological barrier.

Option C:
Option C states that status has no influence, which ignores how power differences affect who speaks, who listens and how freely people share information.

Option D:
Option D suggests that status differences automatically improve clarity, but in practice they often make communication more cautious and less open.