Test Flashcards

Determine the sensory input channels in the Neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) communication model that include the ability of people to distinguish between distinct flavors.

Answer: Gustatory

The gustatory sensory input channel specifically refers to the sense of taste, enabling individuals to distinguish between various flavors. While often grouped with kinesthetic, gustatory is a distinct representational system in NLP, focusing on taste experiences and how they contribute to our perception of reality.

The presumptions or beliefs of Neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) are

Answer: All of the above

All the listed options are core presuppositions of NLP. 'Modeling successful performance leads to excellence' is a foundational premise, 'Mind and body form a system' emphasizes their interconnectedness, and 'We process all Information through our senses' highlights the role of sensory input in our experience of reality.

What does neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) not assume?

Answer: None of the above

NLP operates on the presuppositions that 'All actions have a purpose,' 'Every behavior has a positive intention' (at some level, for the individual), and 'People work perfectly' (meaning their strategies, even if unhelpful, are logical within their internal system). Therefore, NLP assumes all of these, making 'None of the above' the correct answer.

Which of the following is not a foundational component of NLP? (NLP)

Answer: None of the above

Flexibility (if what you are doing is not working, then do something else), Outcome (knowing what you want), and Feedback (how will you know you are getting what you want?) are all foundational components of NLP, often referred to as the 'NLP Success Formula.' They are essential for achieving desired results and effective change.

NLP was created during the

Answer: 1970's

Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) was developed in the early 1970s by Richard Bandler and John Grinder at the University of California, Santa Cruz. They began by modeling successful therapists to identify patterns of excellence, laying the groundwork for this field.

True or False: Only the highest levels of change are impacted when you make a modification at any level of change.

Answer: False

This statement is false. In NLP's Logical Levels of Change model, a modification at any level can impact all other levels, both above and below it. A change at a lower level can ripple upwards, and a change at a higher level will inevitably impact all lower levels, demonstrating interconnectedness.

Richard Bandler and John Grinder were

Answer: A linguist & a Mathematician

Richard Bandler was a student of mathematics and computer science, while John Grinder was a professor of linguistics. Together, they combined their expertise to develop the foundational models and techniques of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) in the 1970s, by modeling patterns of human excellence.

What are the NLP's lowest and highest levels of change?

Answer: Environment

In NLP's Logical Levels of Change model, the 'Environment' represents the lowest level, addressing the 'where' and 'when' of our actions. The 'Purpose or Vision' (sometimes called Spirit or Identity) is the highest level, dealing with 'why' we do what we do and our ultimate contribution, providing direction and meaning.

True or False: People who are more adaptable have a better chance of getting the outcome they want.

Answer: True

This statement is true and aligns with a core NLP presupposition: 'The person with the most flexibility of behavior will control the system.' Adaptability allows individuals to adjust their strategies and responses to achieve desired outcomes, especially when facing challenges or unexpected situations, increasing their chances of success.

What degree of change is in response to what matters?

Answer: Values & beliefs

Values and beliefs represent the level of change that dictates what is important to us and what we hold to be true. These deeply held convictions drive our motivations and actions, influencing our responses to situations based on what truly matters to us, making them central to our sense of purpose.

To learn from the _______________, one must engage in the action they wish to comprehend.

Answer: Experience

Learning from experience involves actively participating in or undergoing an event to gain knowledge or skills. In NLP, this hands-on engagement is crucial for internalizing new behaviors, understandings, and perspectives, as direct involvement provides richer and more profound learning than mere observation or theoretical study.