NVC Core Principles & Fundamentals 5

Question 1

In what year did Marshall Rosenberg found the Center for Nonviolent Communication (CNVC)?

Accepted Answer

1984

Answer

CNVC was founded in 1984, although Rosenberg had been developing NVC since the 1960s.

Question 2

Which humanistic psychologist did Rosenberg study with, shaping his focus on empathy?

Accepted Answer

Carl Rogers

Answer

Rosenberg studied with Carl Rogers, whose client-centered approach influenced NVC's emphasis on empathy.

Question 3

How does NVC tell value judgments apart from moralistic judgments?

Accepted Answer

Value judgments state our beliefs about what serves life, while moralistic judgments label people as right or wrong

Answer

Rosenberg supported stating values openly, but warned against judgments that imply someone is bad or wrong.

Question 4

Why is "I want you to be more responsible" an ineffective request in NVC terms?

Accepted Answer

It is vague and doesn't name a concrete, doable action

Answer

Requests work best when they ask for clear, specific actions the listener can do now.

Question 5

When someone says "no" to a request, how does NVC suggest hearing it?

Accepted Answer

As the person saying "yes" to some need of their own

Answer

NVC treats "no" as a doorway to the other person's needs and keeps the dialogue going.

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