Criticism and Growth

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Which type of criticism is intended to hurt your feelings?

Constructive criticism
Destructive criticism (correct)
Neither type of criticism
Both types of criticism

What is the purpose of constructive criticism?

To help you learn or improve yourself (correct)
To hurt your feelings
To confuse and frustrate you
To criticize without any purpose

Why do many people feel bad when they are criticized?

Because they enjoy being criticized
Because they don't receive enough criticism
Because they don't know how to properly deal with criticism (correct)
Because they believe criticism is always destructive

What are the two main types of criticism mentioned in the text?

Destructive and constructive criticism (A) Signup and view all the answers

How can you determine the type of criticism being used?

By deciding on the purpose of the criticism (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of constructive criticism?

Pointing out a mistake and offering advice on how to fix it (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the best way to respond to destructive criticism?

Ignore it and maintain your confidence (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to listen carefully when receiving constructive criticism?

To understand what you are doing wrong and learn from it (A) Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if you are not sure how to fix the problem pointed out in constructive criticism?

Ask for advice (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to say 'Thank You' when receiving constructive criticism?

To acknowledge and appreciate the help (B) Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Destructive criticism is meant to help you improve yourself.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Constructive criticism can be beneficial for learning and self-improvement.

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

True or false: It is important to listen carefully and not interrupt when receiving constructive criticism.

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

Match the following steps with their description in dealing with constructive criticism:

Listen = Find out what you are doing wrong without interrupting Don’t Become Defensive, Upset, or Hurt = Keep a positive attitude and remember it is an opportunity to learn Restate and Clarify = Ensure you understand the problem by repeating back what you did wrong Fix the Problem = Take action to correct the issue after understanding it Signup and view all the answers

Match the type of criticism with its definition:

Destructive criticism = Used to hurt you and make you feel terrible Constructive criticism = Used to help you learn and improve yourself Signup and view all the answers

Match the type of criticism with the recommended response:

Destructive criticism = Ignore it and maintain your confidence Constructive criticism = Accept it, understand the problem, and fix it Signup and view all the answers