CPM Reflective Listening & Questioning 3

Question 1

Which of the following is an example of a 'future-focused' question in mentoring?

Accepted Answer

'If this situation were resolved, what would be different about your day-to-day work?'

Answer

Future-focused questions shift attention from past problems to desired outcomes, building momentum and motivation.

Question 2

In reflective listening, 'emotional labeling' refers to:

Accepted Answer

Naming the emotion the mentee appears to be experiencing to show empathy.

Answer

Emotional labeling acknowledges and names the mentee's feeling, which deepens rapport and validates their experience.

Question 3

A mentee says, 'I think I should just quit.' An effective reflective listening response is:

Accepted Answer

'You're feeling so frustrated that leaving feels like the only option right now.'

Answer

This response reflects both the emotional state and the underlying meaning without evaluating or redirecting prematurely.

Question 4

What is the risk of asking multiple questions at once during a mentoring conversation?

Accepted Answer

The mentee may feel overwhelmed and tend to answer only the easiest question.

Answer

Stacking questions confuses the mentee and typically results in shallow answers because they must choose which to address.

Question 5

A mentor consistently interrupts the mentee to offer solutions. According to reflective listening principles, this behavior primarily signals:

Accepted Answer

A shift from listening mode to advice-giving mode that undermines the mentee's self-discovery.

Answer

Interrupting to offer solutions prioritizes the mentor's knowledge over the mentee's ability to develop their own insights.

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