NLP Meta-Programs & Personality Profiling 4

Question 1

A client describes herself as motivated primarily by avoiding failure, embarrassment, and negative outcomes. In NLP meta-program terms, she has a strong:

Accepted Answer

Away From pattern

Answer

The Away From pattern describes motivation that is driven by moving away from pain, problems, or feared outcomes rather than toward desired goals.

Question 2

Which meta-program dimension is MOST directly assessed by asking a client, 'How do you know you've done a good job at work?'

Accepted Answer

Internal vs. External frame of reference

Answer

This classic elicitation question reveals whether the client relies on their own internal evaluation or on external signs and feedback to judge performance.

Question 3

A client who delights in generating creative alternatives, resists following prescribed steps, and often starts projects without completing them is best described by which meta-program?

Accepted Answer

Options meta-program

Answer

Options people love creating possibilities and alternatives and feel constrained by rigid step-by-step procedures, often leaving projects before completion.

Question 4

In NLP personality profiling, a 'Sameness with Exception' sorter differs from a pure Sameness sorter primarily because they:

Accepted Answer

Accept gradual or evolutionary change while still preferring continuity

Answer

Sameness with Exception sorters are comfortable with slow, incremental change while still fundamentally preferring consistency and familiarity.

Question 5

A coach observes that a client speaks almost exclusively in abstractions, rarely gives concrete examples, and becomes impatient when asked for specifics. This suggests a preference for:

Accepted Answer

Large chunk / global processing

Answer

Global (large chunk) thinkers communicate in broad concepts and abstractions and can become irritated by requests for fine-grained specifics.

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NLP Meta-Programs & Personality Profiling 4