SGTS COURSE LEADERSHIP II 2025 EXAM 70 CURRENTLY TESTING
QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS
Which mentoring skill applies to our ability to understand the emotional makeup of other people and is
derived from self-awareness? - ANSWER>>Empathy
The two types of feedback are and .-
ANSWER>>Positive, guidance
Five characteristics of writing effective goals are specific, measurable, attainable,
, and . - ANSWER>>Realistic, time bound
In this mentoring role, the mentor must lead and teach by example. - ANSWER>>Role model
5 Steps to successful counseling - ANSWER>>Preparation Opening
Main body
Closing Follow
up
3 approaches to counseling - ANSWER>>1. Directive
2. Non-directive
3. Combined
Directive - ANSWER>>In the directive approach, the senior takes the lead in analyzing the Marine's
performance, identifying the problems, and laying out a plan for
, improvement. The Marine Corps environment lends itself to the use of this approach, and in some cases, it
is very productive as it takes less time.
For Marines who are inexperienced, less mature, or unsure of themselves, it may be the only effective
approach, depending on the diagnosis. If the problem is not identified correctly, the counselor could do
more harm than good. For this reason, the directive approach should be used sparingly.
Potential drawbacks to the directive approach:
Does not require Marines to take responsibility for their actions Counselor may
be focusing on a symptom rather than the cause
Non Directive - ANSWER>>In the non-directive approach, the senior asks questions, listens, and uses a
variety of techniques to draw the Marine into a discussion to reach personal decisions. This approach takes
more time than the directive approach, and the counselor must demonstrate a high degree of counseling
skill to achieve the results desired.
The advantage is that it requires the Marine to think harder, seeing personal performance clearly and
objectively.
In this approach, the Marine takes responsibility for problems, plans for improvement, and makes decisions.
When the non-directive approach is used skillfully, the advantages outweigh the cost in time and effort.
Collaborative - ANSWER>>In practice, most counseling sessions involve a combination of the directive and
non-directive approaches. Used together, they are more effective than when used alone.
The directive approach can be used to curb rambling discussions and the non-directive approach to relax
an otherwise tense session. In this approach, the counselor must be tuned in and alert to the conversation
to change approaches as the situation changes. The counselor must understand the advantages and
disadvantages of each approach and must be able to move easily from one to the other to keep the session
moving in a productive manner.
QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS
Which mentoring skill applies to our ability to understand the emotional makeup of other people and is
derived from self-awareness? - ANSWER>>Empathy
The two types of feedback are and .-
ANSWER>>Positive, guidance
Five characteristics of writing effective goals are specific, measurable, attainable,
, and . - ANSWER>>Realistic, time bound
In this mentoring role, the mentor must lead and teach by example. - ANSWER>>Role model
5 Steps to successful counseling - ANSWER>>Preparation Opening
Main body
Closing Follow
up
3 approaches to counseling - ANSWER>>1. Directive
2. Non-directive
3. Combined
Directive - ANSWER>>In the directive approach, the senior takes the lead in analyzing the Marine's
performance, identifying the problems, and laying out a plan for
, improvement. The Marine Corps environment lends itself to the use of this approach, and in some cases, it
is very productive as it takes less time.
For Marines who are inexperienced, less mature, or unsure of themselves, it may be the only effective
approach, depending on the diagnosis. If the problem is not identified correctly, the counselor could do
more harm than good. For this reason, the directive approach should be used sparingly.
Potential drawbacks to the directive approach:
Does not require Marines to take responsibility for their actions Counselor may
be focusing on a symptom rather than the cause
Non Directive - ANSWER>>In the non-directive approach, the senior asks questions, listens, and uses a
variety of techniques to draw the Marine into a discussion to reach personal decisions. This approach takes
more time than the directive approach, and the counselor must demonstrate a high degree of counseling
skill to achieve the results desired.
The advantage is that it requires the Marine to think harder, seeing personal performance clearly and
objectively.
In this approach, the Marine takes responsibility for problems, plans for improvement, and makes decisions.
When the non-directive approach is used skillfully, the advantages outweigh the cost in time and effort.
Collaborative - ANSWER>>In practice, most counseling sessions involve a combination of the directive and
non-directive approaches. Used together, they are more effective than when used alone.
The directive approach can be used to curb rambling discussions and the non-directive approach to relax
an otherwise tense session. In this approach, the counselor must be tuned in and alert to the conversation
to change approaches as the situation changes. The counselor must understand the advantages and
disadvantages of each approach and must be able to move easily from one to the other to keep the session
moving in a productive manner.
