Putnam (2000), in his book Bowling Alone, maintains that
a. Only people who suffer from social anxiety play sports (such as bowling) alone.
b. American’s are increasing the strength of their social relations by avoiding competitive play.
c. Social capital in America is growing weaker rather than strengthening.
d. Membership in traditional types of groups, such as community associations, is increasing.
e. Some individualized tasks are performed more effectively when alone rather than with others.
c. Social capital in America is growing weaker rather than strengthening.
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a. Never c. When narcissism leads to violence b. When there is high global self-esteem d. When it is realistic
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A. observation. B. visualization. C. practice. D. insight.