NVC NVC Needs & Feelings Vocabulary

Question 1

In NVC, which of the following is considered a genuine 'feeling'?

Accepted Answer

Anxious

Answer

'Anxious' is a genuine feeling in NVC, while 'manipulated,' 'ignored,' and 'misunderstood' imply interpretations of others' behavior.

Question 2

What is a 'faux feeling' in NVC?

Accepted Answer

A word that seems like a feeling but contains an interpretation of others' behavior

Answer

Faux feelings embed judgments about others' behavior rather than describing one's own internal emotional state.

Question 3

In NVC, 'needs' are best described as:

Accepted Answer

Universal human motivations shared by all people

Answer

NVC defines needs as universal human motivations—such as connection, autonomy, and safety—that all people share regardless of culture.

Question 4

Which of the following is a 'need' in NVC vocabulary?

Accepted Answer

I need autonomy

Answer

'Autonomy' is a universal NVC need, while the other options describe specific strategies or behaviors involving another person.

Question 5

How does expanding feelings vocabulary improve NVC practice?

Accepted Answer

It helps differentiate subtle emotional states to communicate more precisely

Answer

A rich feelings vocabulary enables NVC practitioners to accurately identify and express nuanced emotional states, improving empathic connection.

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