Rapport Building & Calibration Flashcards
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Which of the following would most likely BREAK rapport during an NLP coaching session?
Answer: Suddenly adopting a very different posture after the client opens up
Abruptly changing your posture when a client is vulnerable signals disconnection and can disrupt the unconscious trust that has been established.
How does an NLP coach use calibration to test whether an anchor is successfully set?
Answer: By firing the anchor and observing physiological changes in the client
An NLP coach tests an anchor by triggering it and observing whether the associated physiological state re-emerges in the client.
In NLP, 'uptime' refers to a state where the practitioner is:
Answer: Externally focused on the client's observable cues
Uptime is a state of heightened external awareness where the NLP practitioner directs full attention outward to observe the client rather than processing internally.
A client's jaw tightens and shoulders rise when a topic is mentioned. What calibration principle does this illustrate?
Answer: Somatic markers as calibration signals
Somatic markers are physical responses tied to emotional states; noticing them is fundamental to NLP calibration.
When establishing rapport with a client from a different cultural background, an NLP coach should PRIMARILY:
Answer: Adjust mirroring strategies with cultural sensitivity and awareness
Cultural norms affect body language, eye contact, personal space, and communication style, so culturally aware calibration is essential for genuine rapport.
Which NLP process uses the linguistic matching of a client's sensory-based words to enhance rapport?
Answer: Predicate matching
Predicate matching involves using the same sensory-based words (visual, auditory, kinesthetic) that a client naturally uses in their speech.
An NLP coach notices they feel unusually sad during a client session with no personal reason. This is BEST interpreted as:
Answer: Potential emotional resonance or unconscious uptake of the client's state
Experienced NLP coaches recognize that unexplained emotional shifts may reflect the client's emotional field, which is valuable calibration information.