The 1930 Hays Office production code stated that:

a. the sympathy of the audience shall never be thrown to the side of wrongdoing, evil or sin.
b. the law shall not be ridiculed, nor shall sympathy be created for its violation.
c. correct standards of life, subject only to the requirements of drama and entertainment, shall be presented.
d. All of these answers are correct.

ANSWER: d

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Amy's group for her speech class was following the reflective-thinking method for problem-solving small groups. When it came time to choose the best solution, the group decided early on to take a vote, with the majority winning out, rather than drag out the discussion until the group could reach a decision that pleased everyone. According to your textbook, was this the best way for Amy's group to proceed?

A. Yes. Voting is the recommended procedure for reaching a decision in small groups. B. Yes. Voting is the most effective way to reach a decision and maintain group harmony. C. No. A small group should try every method to reach consensus before resorting to a vote. D. No. Rather than voting, a group should brainstorm about rephrasing the question for discussion. E. Yes. Continuing to discuss solutions usually leads to interpersonal conflicts in the group.

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