NVC Needs & Feelings Vocabulary Flashcards

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

Answer: Anxious

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

What is a 'faux feeling' in NVC?

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

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

In NVC, 'needs' are best described as:

Answer: Universal human motivations shared by all people

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

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

Answer: I need autonomy

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

How does expanding feelings vocabulary improve NVC practice?

Answer: It helps differentiate subtle emotional states to communicate more precisely

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

In NVC, identifying the needs behind feelings primarily serves to:

Answer: Create a shared language that fosters understanding and compassion

Connecting feelings to universal needs creates a shared human language that reduces judgment and fosters compassionate understanding.