Which of the Following Is True About Criticism

question 67

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true about criticism?

• A) It is generally effective in getting people to change their behavior.
• B) It is a judgment of whether the person is right or wrong.
• C) Placing blame, embarrassment, and focusing on the person are types of criticism.
• D) The more criticism that employees receive the more defensive they become.

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Definitions:

Vulnerable Narcissist

A type of narcissism characterized by sensitivity to criticism and a fragile self-esteem hidden beneath a superficial self-confidence.

Narcissist Subtype

Variants within narcissism that display specific patterns of behavior or attributes, such as overt, covert, or malignant narcissism.

Histrionic Personality Disorder

Sharing features with borderline personality disorder, including rapidly shifting emotions and intense, unstable relationships, people with this disorder also behave in ways to draw attention to themselves across situations.

Psychodynamic Psychotherapists

Mental health professionals who treat psychological disorders by exploring the unconscious mind, past experiences, and interpersonal relationships.