Neurological levels

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One of a series of articles on Neuro-linguistic programming (NLP)
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Concepts and methods Modeling · Meta model · Milton model Perceptual positions · Rapport · Reframing Representation systems · Submodalities Positive intention · Well-formed outcome Meta program · Neurological levels Anchoring · Map-territory relation
Related principles Empiricism · Subject-object problem Subjective character of experience Philosophy of perception Cognitive linguistics · Metacognition
People Richard Bandler · John Grinder Gregory Bateson · Robert Dilts Judith DeLozier · Milton Erickson Virginia Satir · Fritz Perls Connirae Andreas · Steve Andreas Genie Z. Laborde · Frank Pucelik Charles Faulkner · Tony Robbins
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The Neurological levels were proposed by anthropologist Gregory Bateson (1972, 1979).

1 Dilts' (neuro)logical levels
2 Logical levels/logical types
3 See also
4 External links

[edit] Dilts' (neuro)logical levels

In Neuro-linguistic programming, they were developed by Robert Dilts into the Dilts' Neuro-logical levels (also known as the logical levels of change and the logical levels of thinking) which are useful for assisting with or understanding change from an individual, social or organization point of view. Each level is progressively more psychologically encompassing and impactful.

A belief, outcome may be considered from different levels:

spirit or strategic vision - What is my intention or purpose for this?
identity - Who am I to be?
belief and values - What are my beliefs?
capability - What am I cabable of doing?
behavior - What am I able to do?
environment - In what context does this behavior occur?

[edit] Logical levels/logical types

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The model as developed by Dilts has come under criticism from NLP co-creator John Grinder for its logical incoherence: see Grinder and Bostic's 'Whispering in the Wind'. NLP trainer Michael Breen is another prominent critic, claiming that the utility of the model is not in its structure, but can be explained adequately as an example of anchoring.^{[citation needed]}