SELU N485 Dr. Mars questions with
complete correct answers passed
Mentoring - correct answer ✔✔a nurturing process in which a more skilled or more
experienced person, serving as a role model, teaches, sponsors, encourages, counsels, and
befriends a less-skilled or less-experienced person for the purpose of promoting latter's
professional and/or personal development.
Coaching - correct answer ✔✔assisting an individual's growth through partnership with a
colleague or other individual who is an equal.
Coach Federation - correct answer ✔✔A partnership that enables and motivates the individual
receiving coaching to attain his/her highest achievement in all areas of life.
Preceptor - correct answer ✔✔Tutor; a formal arrangement that pairs a novice with an
experienced person for a set time period, with a focus of policies, procedures, and skill
development.
Preceptors are ___(chosen/assigned)___ while mentors are __(chosen/assigned)__. - correct
answer ✔✔A. Assigned
B. Chosen
Mentor vs. Preceptor: Mentor - correct answer ✔✔1. Occurs over time
2. No termination date
3. Sought out by mentee
4. Teaches networking
5. Shares personal experiences
, 6. Experiences are personal
7. Mentoring relationship may be personal, academic, or work-related
Mentor vs. Preceptor: Preceptor - correct answer ✔✔1. Has a set time limit
2. Termination date
3. Assigned
4. Formalized orientation
5. Assists in fine tuning skills
6. Offers suggestions
7. Work-related focus
How to find a mentor - correct answer ✔✔1. Look for common backgrounds or areas of
expertise/practice/interest.
2. Disclose something about yourself that can be laughed about to help set a light, friendly, and
positive tone.
3. Determine the best mode of communication
4. Ask broad, open-ended questions such as "How are things going?" Do not ask, "Do you like
working here," or "What kind of problems are you having?"
Characteristics of a Successful Mentor - correct answer ✔✔1. High expectations
2. Good listener
3. Empathy
4. Encouragement
5. Generous
The Mentor Role - correct answer ✔✔1. Workplace issues
2. Professional development
complete correct answers passed
Mentoring - correct answer ✔✔a nurturing process in which a more skilled or more
experienced person, serving as a role model, teaches, sponsors, encourages, counsels, and
befriends a less-skilled or less-experienced person for the purpose of promoting latter's
professional and/or personal development.
Coaching - correct answer ✔✔assisting an individual's growth through partnership with a
colleague or other individual who is an equal.
Coach Federation - correct answer ✔✔A partnership that enables and motivates the individual
receiving coaching to attain his/her highest achievement in all areas of life.
Preceptor - correct answer ✔✔Tutor; a formal arrangement that pairs a novice with an
experienced person for a set time period, with a focus of policies, procedures, and skill
development.
Preceptors are ___(chosen/assigned)___ while mentors are __(chosen/assigned)__. - correct
answer ✔✔A. Assigned
B. Chosen
Mentor vs. Preceptor: Mentor - correct answer ✔✔1. Occurs over time
2. No termination date
3. Sought out by mentee
4. Teaches networking
5. Shares personal experiences
, 6. Experiences are personal
7. Mentoring relationship may be personal, academic, or work-related
Mentor vs. Preceptor: Preceptor - correct answer ✔✔1. Has a set time limit
2. Termination date
3. Assigned
4. Formalized orientation
5. Assists in fine tuning skills
6. Offers suggestions
7. Work-related focus
How to find a mentor - correct answer ✔✔1. Look for common backgrounds or areas of
expertise/practice/interest.
2. Disclose something about yourself that can be laughed about to help set a light, friendly, and
positive tone.
3. Determine the best mode of communication
4. Ask broad, open-ended questions such as "How are things going?" Do not ask, "Do you like
working here," or "What kind of problems are you having?"
Characteristics of a Successful Mentor - correct answer ✔✔1. High expectations
2. Good listener
3. Empathy
4. Encouragement
5. Generous
The Mentor Role - correct answer ✔✔1. Workplace issues
2. Professional development
