NLP Modeling Excellence & Strategy 2

Question 1

In NLP modeling, what is the primary purpose of 'second position' during an elicitation interview?

Accepted Answer

To step into the model's perspective and experience their internal state

Answer

Second position means mentally stepping into the model's shoes to access their subjective experience, feelings, and internal processing.

Question 2

Which NLP concept describes the sequence of internal representations a person runs to produce a specific behavior or result?

Accepted Answer

Strategy

Answer

A strategy in NLP is the specific sequence of representational system steps (VAKOG) that produces a consistent behavior or outcome.

Question 3

During behavioral modeling, a coach notices that an expert athlete always pauses before performing. This pause most likely represents:

Accepted Answer

An embedded anchor or internal strategy trigger

Answer

Seemingly incidental behaviors often serve as embedded anchors that fire off a critical internal strategy for peak performance.

Question 4

What does T.O.T.E. stand for in the context of NLP strategy elicitation?

Accepted Answer

Test, Operate, Test, Exit

Answer

T.O.T.E. (Test, Operate, Test, Exit) is the feedback loop model used to describe how strategies function to achieve outcomes.

Question 5

A modeler wants to elicit an expert's spelling strategy. Which sensory-based question would be MOST useful?

Accepted Answer

What do you say to yourself when you spell a word?

Answer

Asking about internal dialogue directly elicits the auditory digital component of the strategy's representational sequence.

NLP Practice Test