At her new job, Nicole developed a supportive relationship with Sheila, who worked with the same real estate agency for several years. Nicole talked with Sheila about a problem she was facing in the workplace. Sheila suggested possible solutions and they discussed the strengths and weaknesses of each. This is an example of
A)a schema.
B)shared perception.
C)mentoring.
D)suppressing personal style.
E)coaching.

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Mentoring is a relationship in which a more experienced person (the mentor) provides guidance and support to a less experienced person (the mentee). In this case, Sheila is the mentor and Nicole is the mentee. Sheila is providing Nicole with guidance and support by suggesting possible solutions to a problem she is facing in the workplace.

At Her New Job, Nicole Developed a Supportive Relationship with Sheila