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Which mentoring skill Empathy
applies to our ability to
understand the emotional
makeup of other people
and is derived from self-
awareness?
The two types of feedback Positive, guidance
are ___________ and ____________.
Five characteristics of Realistic, time bound
writing effective goals are
specific, measurable,
attainable, ________, and
________.
In this mentoring role, the Role model
mentor must lead and
teach by example.
Preparation
Opening
5 Steps to successful
Main body
counseling
Closing
Follow up
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1. Directive
3 approaches to
2. Non-directive
counseling
3. Combined
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
Directive 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
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.
Non Directive 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.
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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
Collaborative
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.
Setting targets
3 Activities related to
Problem solving
Junior's performance
Plans for improvement
Questioning
3 Activities related to
Active listening
Counselor's technique
Providing feedback
Purpose of counseling To develop Marines to their highest potential
The five steps to effective Closing and follow up
counseling are
preparation, opening,
main body, ____________.
Which counseling Directive
approach does not
require the Marine to take
responsibility for their
actions?
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Sgts Course Leadership II EXAM (2025/2026)
Updated: EXAM QUESTIONS WITH ACCURATE
ANSWERS | GET IT RIGHT!!
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Terms in this set (64)
Which mentoring skill Empathy
applies to our ability to
understand the emotional
makeup of other people
and is derived from self-
awareness?
The two types of feedback Positive, guidance
are ___________ and ____________.
Five characteristics of Realistic, time bound
writing effective goals are
specific, measurable,
attainable, ________, and
________.
In this mentoring role, the Role model
mentor must lead and
teach by example.
Preparation
Opening
5 Steps to successful
Main body
counseling
Closing
Follow up
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1. Directive
3 approaches to
2. Non-directive
counseling
3. Combined
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
Directive 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
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.
Non Directive 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.
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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
Collaborative
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.
Setting targets
3 Activities related to
Problem solving
Junior's performance
Plans for improvement
Questioning
3 Activities related to
Active listening
Counselor's technique
Providing feedback
Purpose of counseling To develop Marines to their highest potential
The five steps to effective Closing and follow up
counseling are
preparation, opening,
main body, ____________.
Which counseling Directive
approach does not
require the Marine to take
responsibility for their
actions?
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