The Psychology of your 20s 232. Why do we hate criticism?
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Sep 20, 2024 Criticism can trigger defensiveness and emotional turmoil as it challenges our ego. The discussion explores how hypercritical parenting and rejection sensitivity shape our reactions to feedback. Listeners learn to distinguish between unhelpful criticism and constructive feedback, fostering a healthier relationship with both. Embracing criticism is framed as a pathway to personal growth, while key strategies for managing emotional responses to criticism are highlighted. The episode ultimately promotes the importance of self-awareness and resilience in dealing with feedback.
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Ego and Criticism
- We dislike criticism because our ego mediates internal feelings with external events.
- It aims to protect our sense of self, making criticism feel threatening.
Defensive Reactions
- We react defensively to criticism by discrediting the criticizer or justifying our actions.
- We might ruminate or take it personally, hindering growth.
Rejection Sensitivity
- Rejection sensitivity intensifies criticism, making small issues seem huge.
- This can lead to anxiety, avoidance, and faulty thinking.