GLYNCO STUDY GUIDE BOP MIDTERM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH SOLUTIONS 2025

6 strategies for dealing with diversity - ANSWER Realize the impact of decision and actions, Examine assumption before actions, Treat people as individuals, Approach diversity as a Win-Win opportunity, No racial profiling, BOP policy-Non discrimination and standards and of employee conduct 10 qualities of culturally skilled correctional officers - ANSWER Listening Communication Comprehension Avoid confrontation Avoid stereotyping Avoid rash judgement Willingness to learn about other cultures Looks for WIN-WIN Able to be oneself Respect other and their opinions Critical thinking - ANSWER Intellectually disciplined process of actively applying,analyzing, and evaluating information gathered by observation,experience, reflection 7 virtues of critical thinkers - ANSWER 1. Intellectually honest, well informed, want to get it right,no code of silence 2. Tolerant,flexible,open minded 3. Maturity of judgement-making the right decision at the right time for the right reasons 4. Organized 5. Analytical -awareness analyzing our surroundings and inmates, and evaluating the threat level of our environment C.O is internally motivated 6. Self-confidence- make rational decisions 7. Inquisitive-proactive Personal competencies 1. Self Awareness 2. Self Regulation 3.Motivation - ANSWER 1. Emotional awareness: knowing internal states, preferences resources Accurate self- assessment: knowing ones own limit, strengths, and weakness 2. Self control , trustworthiness,consciousness: meets commitment, keep promises and admits mistakes, adaptability-smoothly handles multiple demands and shifts priorities as needed 3. Achievement drive-strives for improvement, set goals, Commitment your emotional attachment to an organization. Initiative and optimism-seizes opportunities,not afraid to work hard ,positive responses to any situation 2 Social Intelligence competencies - ANSWER 1. Empathy: understand others feelings and perspectives, Leadership Influences, Service Oriented