Question

You are a newcomer in a group. during group discussions, members talk a great deal and listen to each other. when you try to contribute, however, you are ignored or given polite silence. group members are clearly displaying:

Answer 1

In this case, group members are clearly displaying: Indifference
Indifference is a situation when a social group show a lack of concern, interest, or sympathy.
In a group discussion, indifference will dramatically reduce the efficiency of the discussion and prevent the group from moving forward