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What is the primary goal of constructive criticism?
What type of criticism is designed to provide valid feedback in a helpful way?
Why do people respond to criticism in different ways?
What is the outcome of responding passively to criticism?
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What is the outcome of receiving harsh and punitive criticism as a child?
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How do people with aggressive responses to criticism tend to react?
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What is an example of destructive criticism?
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What is the result of not experiencing criticism as a child?
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What is the key characteristic of an assertive response to criticism?
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What is the significance of accepting criticism assertively?
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What is the outcome of responding assertively to criticism?
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What is the implication of criticizing a person's whole being rather than just their behavior?
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What is the main difference between passive and aggressive responses to criticism?
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What happens when we respond passively to criticism and agree with it?
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What is the main difference between assertive and aggressive responses to criticism?
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Study Notes
Criticism
- Criticism is an essential aspect of personal growth and maturity, and being able to accept it assertively is crucial.
Types of Criticism
- Constructive criticism:
- Provides genuine feedback in a helpful and non-threatening way.
- Designed to help the person being criticized learn and grow.
- Feedback is typically valid and true.
- Example: "I really liked the way you wrote your report; I think it could be even better if you focused more on improving your spelling."
- Destructive criticism:
- Either not valid or true or delivered in an extremely unhelpful way.
- Often given without much thought or designed to embarrass or hurt.
- Example: "This report is atrocious, your spelling is appalling."
Response to Criticism
- Our response to criticism is largely based on our experiences with criticism as a child.
- If we didn't experience criticism as a child, we may be devastated when we first experience it as an adult.
- If we received constructive criticism as a child, we may cope well with criticism as an adult.
- If we were criticized harshly and punitively as a child, we may see criticism as hurtful and rejecting.
Passive Responses to Criticism
- May lead to feelings of hurt, confusion, and depression.
- May agree with any criticism, whether valid or not.
- May see criticism of behavior as a rejection of self.
- Examples: "Yes you're right I am...., I'm useless, and I've got to stop" or laughing it off and criticizing oneself more.
Aggressive Responses to Criticism
- May lead to conflict, increased aggression, depression, and low self-esteem.
- May hear criticism as a personal attack and become defensive.
- May go on the attack themselves.
- Example: "How dare you, I'm not late. You're the one who is always late."
Assertive Responses to Criticism
- Able to identify the difference between constructive and destructive criticism.
- Responds appropriately without negative emotions.
- Does not get defensive, angry, blaming, hurt, or run away.
- Stays calm and accepts the criticism.
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Learn about the importance of accepting criticism assertively and the different types of criticism, including constructive and destructive.
