Which of the Following Statements Is a MYTH About Mentors

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is a MYTH about mentors and mentoring?

• A)The mentor must be more experienced than the neophyte.
• B)Mentoring is always beneficial to both parties.
• C)Either the mentor or the neophyte can initiate the relationship.
• D)A person may have several mentors throughout his or her career.

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