Quiz – Truth about feedback

Learning & Understanding questions help you test your grasp of key APM concepts. They often require careful thinking, not just recalling facts. Some questions describe real situations so you can apply what you have learned.

Which of the following best illustrates the difference between feedback-as-judgment and attention-as-support?

Learning & Understanding questions help you test your grasp of key APM concepts. They often require careful thinking, not just recalling facts. Some questions describe real situations so you can apply what you have learned.

Why is even well-intentioned feedback often unhelpful for employee growth, according to APM?

Learning & Understanding questions help you test your grasp of key APM concepts. They often require careful thinking, not just recalling facts. Some questions describe real situations so you can apply what you have learned.

A senior manager reviews a team member’s presentation and says, “Here’s what I would have done differently: your structure felt off to me, and I didn’t really connect with your opening. I’ve seen better approaches.”

What flaw of the Feedback Myth does this example best illustrate?

Learning & Understanding questions help you test your grasp of key APM concepts. They often require careful thinking, not just recalling facts. Some questions describe real situations so you can apply what you have learned.

A team leader praises a team member by saying, “You did well because you followed my advice this time. That’s the approach I recommend.”
What is the most accurate critique of this from an APM perspective?

Reflection questions invite you to connect the topic to your own work experience. There are no wrong answers. It is a moment to pause, think critically, and gain personal insight.

In your current leadership or coaching practice, how often do you rely on feedback to help others improve?
To what extent might this feedback be more about your perspective than their actual growth needs?

Challenge & Debate open-ended questions are meant to stretch your thinking. You are invited to take a stance, weigh the pros and cons, and consider different viewpoints. Again, there are no wrong answers, only thoughtful ones.

“Managers have a responsibility to evaluate performance. Without feedback, how else can people improve?”
Do you agree or disagree? Why?