Which of the following statements is true about status?

A) It comes from a variety of different sources.
B) It is the ability of an individual to avoid pressure or rejection by the rest of the group.
C) It is the control of an individual over group think.
D) It can kill creativity and discourage people from saying what is really on their minds.

Status can come from various sources such as one's job title, wealth, education, or social connections. Therefore, statement A is true. Statement B is describing the concept of conformity, not status. Statement C is not a correct definition of status. Statement D is true as high status individuals may feel pressure to maintain their status and may suppress dissenting opinions.