Ron,the groups' leader,did not pay his membership fee on time but he could pay it late and did not have to pay the "late fee" that other members must pay.The group did not impose a penalty because Ron has more ___ than other members.

A) diversity
B) idiosyncrasy credits
C) immediacy
D) consolidation
E) leadership recognition

The concept of idiosyncrasy credits suggests that group members who have contributed more to the group in the past are given more leeway for deviating from group norms or rules. Ron, as the leader of the group, likely has accumulated more idiosyncrasy credits, which is why he was not penalized for paying his membership fee late.