NLP Subjectivity Components

Our sensory equipments such as eyes, ears, nose, tongue, tactile feelings and internal sensations enable us to explicitly see, hear, feel, smell and taste the environment. The sensory representation system then takes in these sensory inputs and represents them. We then think in terms of these represented forms. The brain then uses its sensory awareness or senses to create the modes of awareness. These are the basic modes we require in order perform an act of thinking. These modes are the primary components of our thoughts. All information is processed using the sensory channels.

As per Neuro-linguistic training, the components of subjectivity are:

1. V : Visual (pictures, images)
2. A : Auditory (tones, sounds)
3. A(t) : Auditory tonal (sounds)
4. K : Kinesthetics (internal and tactile sensations of the body)
5. O : Olfactory (smell)
6. G : Gustatory (taste)
7. M : Motor movements

These representation systems can have internal or external data source. Therefore, sometimes an ‘e’ or ‘i’ is included. For example, Vi stands for visual internal. The information can also be remembered neurologically ‘r’ or constructed in the imagination ‘c’.

In summary, as per Neuro-linguistic training, any component can be denoted with

* ‘r’ : Remembered information (VAK)
* ‘c’ : Constructed information (VAK)
* ‘i’ : Internal source of information (Trans-derivational search)
* ‘e’ : External source of information (sensory awareness, uptime)

In order to denote a Meta Representational system the following notation is used

Ad : Auditory Digital (words, self talk, language system)

Using these tools, an internal map of a person can be precisely sketched. These techniques can be learnt using Neuro-linguistic training. The internal map representation using these symbols is usually used by Neuro-linguistic Programming practitioners for defining and documenting accurately the various stimuli preferably used by each client, in order to utilize the information to cure the client. The practitioner can also understand the different anchors that affect the client, and can be used to bring about a positive, productive change in their life.

Conclusion

The representational systems act as building blocks for our behavior. The mental distinction between the systems is made using different categories and classes. Every sensory modality contains specific qualities, and there properties create the representational systems. These properties are known as submodalities. They are also known as representational distinctions or modal qualities.

The primary visual submodalities include brightness, color, focus, distance, size, movement, contrast, location, direction, foreground and background.

The primary auditory submodalities include volume, tempo, rhythm, duration, pitch, distance, clarity, associated or dissociated, continuous or interrupted, digital or tonal.

The primary kinesthetic submodalities include shape, texture, pressure, extent, location, movement, temperature, frequency, duration and intensity.

The submodalities provide all the specific information required by the brain to perform coding and sorting an experience. Submodalities might not be experienced consciously, but we can strive to be aware of them. By being aware of a submodality, we can try to change the submodality structure of an experience.

Using the neural system representations, we can then program or format our behavior. We can enhance our skills and competencies with the help of the process of combining and sequencing subjectivity components. The stimuli we receive are processed into an internal representation using a strategy. Using strategy work on our structure of subjectivity, we can identify and alter the processes of unpacking and repackaging behavior. Internal representation and processes can be modified to create an efficient and communicable sequence. We can then ultimately learn to take control of our life and actions, and reach our full potential.

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