Perceptual Distinctions
These are lists of distinctions within the main perceptual systems. These are also often referred to as sub-modalities. The facilitator must be fluent in these and must be able to elicit them from clients. These are the building blocks of personal realities. A person can change them and thereby change her experience.
Visual
(Seeing)
- Color
- Shape
- Brightness
- Contrast
- Shading
- Size
- Magnification
- Angle
- Foreground/Background
- Clarity (focused/fuzzy)
- Panorama (narrow, wide)
- 3-dimensional/flat
- Borders/frames
- Movie/still shots
Auditory
(Hearing)
- Tone
- Tempo
- Volume
- Timbre
- Pitch
- Rhythm
- Duration
- Harmony
- Timing
Kinesthetic
(Feeling)
- Temperature
- Pressure
- Weight
- Moisture
- Texture
- Tension
- Solid/liquid/gaseous
- Movement
- Vibration
- Acceleration
- Expanding/contracting
- Friction
- Uniformity
- Structure
Olfactory
(Smelling)
Gustatory
(Tasting)
Exercise
- Visualize and/or perceive every perceptual distinction on the list for your self
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