Many Routine Request Letters Begin with a Polite Command Such

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Short Answer

Many routine request letters begin with a polite command such as Would you please send me your fall catalog. Such statements, called polite commands or ____________ questions, should not be punctuated as questions because they do not require answers.

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Definitions:

Relaxation Response

A physical state of deep rest that is the opposite of the stress response, which can be induced through practices like meditation, deep breathing, or yoga.

Feared Stimulus

An object, situation, or event that triggers a strong fear response in an individual, often leading to avoidant behavior.

Contingency Management

A behavior modification technique that reinforces desirable behaviors with rewards and sometimes punishes undesirable behaviors to promote behavior change.

Reciprocal Inhibition

A psychological principle that suggests the simultaneous activation of one psychological response can inhibit the occurrence of another incompatible response.