According to the sample research paper, which of the following statements explains how American Psycho is a textbook example of Piñedo's theory of postmodern horror?

A) It borrows its central conceit from a European film rather than developing a new idea.
B) It ends on a dismal, ambiguous note rather than offering audiences a satisfying conclusion.
C) Its exploration of the moral questions surrounding vampirism is dated.
D) Its main character is initially perceived as being normal, perfect and above reproach, but is quickly revealed to be mentally unstable, thus demonstrating that "the monster can reside within anyone."


D

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a. According to the guidelines, this is an appropriate goal. b. This is not an appropriate goal. c. A better goal is: "I will complete the weekly schedule and have the supervisor review it for errors at least three days before it is due." d. This goal should read: "I'll try to have the schedule completed at least a day before it is due so as to avoid any conflicts with the supervisor."

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Mental templates that enable us to organize and classify the stimuli with which we must contend into manageable groups or categories refers to

a. schemas. b. organization. c. stereotypes. d. figure and ground. e. salience.

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What is a characteristic of extemporaneous speaking?

A. written out word for word B. delivered with little preparation C. delivered from outlined notes to encourage a conversational quality D. read from a script and difficult to sustain eye contact

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Ethnographic studies are generally conducted over long periods of time

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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