Correct Answers
Which of the following most accurately describes good mentoring practice?
correct answer -Encouraging trainees to receive mentoring from a collection
of individuals.
What is the most appropriate course of action for a trainee who has a problem
with a mentor? correct answer -After trying to communicate directly with
the mentor, the trainee should seek advice from a senior person that the
trainee trusts.
Which of the following is most likely to create a poor relationship between a
mentor and a trainee? correct answer -A mentor who recruits trainees
merely for the mentor's own career advancement.
Which of the following is most directly related to successful mentoring?
correct answer -Someone who is committed to the professional
development of the trainee.
The defining characteristic of a mentor is someone who: correct answer -
Takes a sincere interest in the growth and development of a trainee.
Which of the following is true regarding the traditional peer review process:
correct answer -Under single-blind review, the identity of the author is
revealed to the reviewer.
A reviewer's main responsibility is to: correct answer -Behave
professionally.
Which of the following statements most accurately describes the review
process for grant proposals? correct answer -Funding agencies usually
have committees, often with external reviewers, that assess the quality of the
proposal.
Which of the following is the most appropriate step to take if authors believe
that their manuscript was reviewed unfairly? correct answer -The author
can contact the editor with their concerns.