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What course of action should a supervisor take when a subordinate has been performing below his/her usual standards?   -Counsel about substandard performance -Attempt to define the problem with the soldier -Affor opportunity and time to solve the problem -Make a written statement of counseling  
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Explain the advantages/disadvantages of Non-Directive counseling   Advantages-Encourage maturity; encourages open communication; develops personal responsibility Disadvantages-More time-consuming; requires greatest counselor skill  
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What are the three approaches to counseling?   Directive; Non-directive; Combined  
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Explain the advantages of Directive Counseling   Advantages-Quickest method; good for people who need clear, concise direction; Allows counselors to actively use their experience  
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Disadvantages of Directive Counseling   Deosn't encourage subordinates to be a part of the solution; tends to treat symprtoms not problems; tends to discourage subordinates from talking freely; solution is the counselors not the subordinates  
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Is it a requirement that a leader counsel his/her subordinates   Yes. A leader who neglects to counsel his subordinates is negligent in his performance of duty  
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Is performance counseling limited to bad performance?   No. Counseling may also be for good performance  
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What is counseling?   Counseling is the process used by leaders to review with a subordinate the subordinates demonstrated performance and potential  
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What are some counseling techniques leaders may explore during the nondirective or combined counseling approaches   Suggesting alternatives; recommending; persuading; advising  
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A counseling session consists of what 4 basic components?   Opening the session; discussing the issues; developing the plan of action; recording and closing the session  
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Explain the advantages and disadvantages of Combined counseling   Advantages-moderately quick; encourages maturity and open communication; allows counselors to actively use their experience Disadvantages-may take too much time for some situations  
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What are the three major categories of developmental counseling?   Event; performance and professional growth  
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How many human needs are there?   4 (physical, social, security and higher)  
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What is tact?   a keen sense of what to do or say in order to maintain good relations with others and avoid offense  
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What is the objective of counseling?   For one person to help another  
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When is the directive approach in counseling most likely to be used?   When time is short, when the leader knows what to do, when the counseled soldier has limited problem-solving abilities  
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To insure that they understand the message sent to them, the receiver should send what back to the transmitter?   Feedback  
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What are the qualities of an effective counselor?   Respect for subordinates; self-awareness; cultural awareness; empathy; credibility  
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What are the 7 steps to problem solving?   ID the problem; gather information; develop criteria; generate possible solutions; analyze possible solutions; compare possible solutions; make and implement the decision  
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What is communications?   Communications is the flow or exchange of information and ideas from one person to another  
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Faulty communications causes most problems. True or false?   True  
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What are some examples of Event counseling?   Instances of superior or substandard performance; reception and integration counseling; crisis; referral; promotion; separation  
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What are the steps required to prepare for counseling?   Select a suitable place; schedule the time; notify the subordinate well in advance; organize information; outline the counseling session components; plan your counseling strategy; establish the right atmosphere  
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What are the 4 stages of the counseling process?   Identify the need for counseling; prepare for counseling; conduct counseling; follow up  
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What areas would you ocver in a reception and integration counseling?   chain of command familiarization; organizational standards; security and safety issues; NCO support channel; on/off duty conduct; personnel/personal affairs/initial and special clothing issue; organizatinal history, structure and mission; soldier programs  
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Leaders should seek to develop and improve what three leader counseling skills?   Active listening; responding; questioning  
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What are the stresses that influence behavior   Fear; hunger; illness; anxiety; fatigue  
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By neglecting the welfare of your soldiers, you will probably do what?   Lose their respect and loyal cooperation  
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What form is used for counseling   DA Form 4856E  
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In communications, your exchange of information has three important parts which are...   Message; content; context  
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Name some good conditions that make for good discipline   High performance standards; loyalty to superiors and subordinates; competitive activities; tough training; open channel of communications  
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