Members of a Table Tennis Club in Upstate New York

Multiple Choice

Members of a table tennis club in Upstate New York seem to have come together as much for connections with others as for the love of the game. This club can be viewed as a counterpoint to the message of Robert Putnam's Bowling Alone because:

A) it is an example of the way we continue to be socialized by the media into adulthood.
B) it is an example of a type of civic engagement that brings neighbors together.
C) it is an example of groupthink and shows how inflexible thought patterns are reproduced.
D) it is an example of the strength of weak ties.
E) it is an example of the importance of primary groups in our social lives.