Which of the Following Is a Constructive Way to Respond

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a constructive way to respond to criticism and get closer to the real concern?

• A)Identifying the implied meaning of the verbal and non-verbal content of the criticism
• B)Asking the critic to repeat the criticism in different words
• C)Identifying your reactionary emotions to the verbal or non-verbal criticism
• D)Restating the part of the criticism that is true and disagreeing with it

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Definitions:

Consistent Behavior

A pattern of actions or responses that remains uniform over time in a particular individual or situation.

Attribution

The process of explaining one's own behavior and the behavior of others.

Assigning Causes

The process of attributing reasons or explanations to events, actions, or outcomes, often to understand or predict behavior.

Cognitive Dissonance

A state of mental discomfort experienced by an individual who holds two or more contradictory beliefs, ideas, or values at the same time.