To test the clarity and precision of your claims, you must write the preparation outline in __________.

When your perception is that you are convinced that you are lousy in math, so you don't

really study, and your recent test results confirm that perception, you may be engaging in A) selective exposure. B) self-reflexive communication. C) self-fulfilling prophecy. D) social comparison.

According to your text, conflict, action, suspense, and humor are all elements of a good _________

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).