People process information in different ways. Here is an overview of the Five representational systems or submodalities used in NLP.
Visual Representation System: This system involves processing information through visual cues such as images, colors, brightness, and movement. People who primarily use this system tend to think in pictures, visualize things vividly, and often use expressions such as “I see what you mean.” They tend to be highly visual learners and can recall information better when it is presented in a visual format, such as graphs or diagrams.
Auditory Representation System: This system involves processing information through auditory cues such as sound, tone of voice, rhythm, and inflection. People who primarily use this system tend to think in sounds and words, enjoy listening to music and lectures, and often use expressions such as “I hear what you’re saying.” They tend to be excellent listeners and are good at following verbal instructions.
Kinesthetic Representation System: This system involves processing information through physical sensations, touch, pressure, temperature, and movement. People who primarily use this system tend to think in terms of physical sensations, experience things through their body, and often use expressions such as “I feel that way too.” They tend to be hands-on learners and learn best by doing.
Olfactory Representation System: This system involves processing information through the sense of smell. People who primarily use this system tend to think in terms of scents and often use expressions such as “It smells like roses.” They tend to have a strong sense of smell and can quickly associate memories with specific scents.
Gustatory Representation System: This system involves processing information through the sense of taste. People who primarily use this system tend to think in terms of flavors and often use expressions such as “It tastes sweet.” They tend to enjoy eating and have a keen sense of taste, which helps them in the kitchen. They often use taste to help them remember things and associate memories with specific flavors.
Although five are outlined, the main representation systems tend to be visual, auditory and kinesthetic with most people having a primary and secondary system. such as visual and kinesthetic
