When Closing a Direct Request, You Should Be Sure to Include

question 60

Multiple Choice

When closing a direct request, you should be sure to include

• A) an indication of the consequences of a failure to reply.
• B) a mention of your own qualifications or status.
• C) the time limits involved in your request.
• D) an apology for taking up the reader's time.

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Definitions:

Repression

A defense mechanism where uncomfortable thoughts, feelings, or desires are forgotten or removed from conscious awareness.

Defense Mechanism

Psychological strategies employed by individuals to cope with reality and maintain a self-image.

Anxiety-Arousing Thoughts

Thoughts that induce feelings of anxiety or stress in an individual.

Repression

A defense mechanism where distressing thoughts, memories, or desires are pushed from the conscious mind into the unconscious.