Is NLP Real Psychology?

Neuro-Linguistic Programming or NLP is a pseudoscientific approach to communication, human development and psychotherapy. It was invented by Richard Bander and John Grinder and called NeueroLinguistic Programming to make it sound as though it were based on science.I guess The Structure of Magic which was the name of their first two books just didn't have the ring of authenticity. It is based on the false idea that there is an intrinsic connection between neurological processes, the use of language, and behavioural patterns.NLP advocates argue that by programming our thought patterns through language, anyone can acquire the most exceptional skills. They even go as far as to claim that methods ofNLPareeffective for not only treating, but curing virtually everything from illnesses such as the common cold to learning disabilities. In other words, you can achieve the success of say, somebody like Elon Musk, simply by copying everything that he does: the language he uses, his behaviour, and his thought patterns.NLP is basically marketed as a tool for people to learn how to achieve greater success in life. The big daddy of all self-help nonsense if you will. The idea behind NLP is to take an example of a successful individual and model them in order to achieve the same results they do. Mimicking those with desirable attributes would supposedly help you acquire those same attributes. But let’s just pause for a moment to think about this: if I copy the behaviour of a neurosurgeon even down to the finest detail, does that mean I will soon be able to perform brain surgery? Of course not! If copying a billionaire will enable you to become a billionaire, none of these NLPadvocateswouldbe offering 3-day courses in NLP for a few hundred pounds per person would they? The idea that all human minds are capable of achieving the same results and that human behaviour can be programmed by methodically readjusting the mindset has no scientific basis whatsoever.The brain is not indefinitely reprogrammable and you can’t just simply download a new personality or new talents and abilities from somewhere, especially a three-day course. It almost makes me grind my teeth to dust when people start conversations with me about NLP as though they had some sort of higher psychological insight. So, in short, Neuro-Linguistic Programming is pseudoscience. It has absolutely no scientific basis and can not in any way be regarded as real psychology.No go and have a field day arguing in the comments on whether magic is real or not

[@azarahwagner2749]

Thank you for sharing 🕊

[@psychologyanswered]

Thanks for listening

[@JohnDoe-if1ty]

Lol exactly what I was looking for. Thanks

[@psychologyanswered]

Glad you found this helpful.

[@cmauro7912]

Intuition and cognitive bias rock ! Same here !

[@MrMattias87]

I am a 2nd year psychology student and I looked into NLP. And you're so right...NLP is twaddle, it contradicts everything about how human cognition really works as well as the psychology of language. They are of the view that if you change your language then you will change your reality. Which isn't true because language are not thoughts or feelings..they can only express them. It's your thoughts and behaviours that makes your reality. I agree with the modelling bit, you can't copy a surgeon or a pilot and think you can do the same..that would be the dunning Kruger effect.
However though, social learning theory created by Albert Bandura talks of modelling when we observe, memorise and then replicate. He pointed out that children are very good at doing this. But this only works if the model is in your environment to observe.

[@nitishgautam5420]

Not whole NLP is pseudo scientific there are meta models which are used to retrieve deep beliefs , forgotten thoughts from mind ,, it helps to ask questions
Another is Communication model Deletion distortion generalization I mean it can be observed anywhere how people generalize things.

[@joekingman4654]

You obviously haven't "looked" very far. LOL

[@MrMattias87]

@@nitishgautam5420 Yeah sorry I find that hard to believe without the evidence. Go find the evidence to support your claims.

[@MrMattias87]

@@joekingman4654 You obviously are very far into 'bullshit' LOL😉

[@Nate-Odinaka]

What is "real" psychology? What do you think isn't a pseudoscientific approach to communication and human development?

[@DamonCart]

Interesting to see someone so confident about something they know so little about.

[@KosmoAlley2]

Even though he’s exactly correct, which he is

[@DamonCart]

@@KosmoAlley2 if by correct you mean wrong, then you’re correct. He doesn’t know what he’s talking about at all.

[@GiovannaIwishyou]

Just like you know nothing about scientific method.

[@DamonCart]

@@GiovannaIwishyou and how would you know what I know about the scientific method?

[@rooneymax9144]

Answer the questions mr.cart

[@minor12828]

Well I don't know about all of NLP but what I have tried works.

[@robinmarie8213]

It may not be scientific, but it certainly works.

[@MrMattias87]

Lol god of the gaps fallacy right there. If it works then provide evidence.

[@robinmarie8213]

@@MrMattias87 Forgive me. What I mean is it works for me. I totally understand your skepticism.

[@MrMattias87]

@@robinmarie8213 Again, if it works for you then what is the evidence to say that it works?. Saying that it works for you is hearsay.

[@robinmarie8213]

@@MrMattias87 I have no evidence. All I have is testimony. I understand, testimony just isn't enough for the skeptic. That's ok. I honor that perspective as well.

[@azarahwagner2749]

NLP DOES NOT WORK
I am a survivor of a lot of trauma ( plural ) and I have DID , CPTSD , BPD , ADHD .
Not including the early childhood trauma, I was a victim of human trafficking.
I attended some NLP group sessions but I had repressed memories ( unconscious mind locks away the memories until you are much older)
The “ practioner “ was a self centered ego maniac and actually made me worse because he constantly tried to make us talk about things we were not ready to let go.
I was repeatedly tortured , beaten and raped at 16 . Just like a prisoner of war.
CPTSD doesn’t just go away because we want it to .

[@ld4032]

I am NLPed by this posh pronunciation 😇