NVC NVC Language Patterns & Expression 2

Question 1

In NVC, what is the essential difference between a need and a strategy?

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Needs are universal human motivators; strategies are specific ways of attempting to meet those needs.

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Needs are physical requirements; strategies are emotional preferences.

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Needs are expressed verbally in NVC; strategies are expressed through behavior.

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Needs belong to individuals; strategies are negotiated between groups.

Question 2

Which of the following is a universal human need rather than a strategy?

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I need to feel a sense of belonging.

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I want you to call me every evening.

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I need a hug right now.

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I want to attend the weekly team meeting.

Question 3

According to NVC principles, a well-formed request must be:

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Stated in positive language and specific enough to be acted upon immediately

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Open-ended and exploratory to encourage creative solutions

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Focused on long-term behavioral change rather than one-time actions

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Emotionally neutral and stripped of any reference to feelings

Question 4

What is the key distinction between a request and a demand in NVC?

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The speaker accepts 'no' as a valid response to a request; a demand implies negative consequences if declined.

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Requests are spoken quietly and gently; demands are spoken with a raised voice.

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Requests are appropriate in personal contexts; demands are appropriate in professional settings.

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Requests are connected to needs; demands are connected to strategies.

Question 5

Which of the following is an example of a demand in NVC terms?

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You need to apologize to her right now.

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Would you be willing to let me know your schedule by Friday?

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I'd love your input on this — only if you have bandwidth.

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Could you tell me what you heard me say just now?

Question 6

Making a 'present, positive, actionable' NVC request means the request:

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Asks for a specific, doable action framed in terms of what you want, not what you want to stop

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Is cheerful in tone and focuses on the positive aspects of the relationship

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Addresses only the current situation and avoids referencing past events

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Avoids mentioning feelings so it stays objective and professional

Question 7

An NVC trainer helping a participant reframe 'I need you to stop criticizing me' would most likely guide them toward:

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Would you be willing to share one thing you appreciate about my work at the end of each review session?

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Please try to be nicer to me going forward.

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You should think more carefully before you speak.

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I need more respect from you in our conversations.