This document discusses criticism and different types of criticism. It defines criticism as the expression of disapproval or analysis of perceived faults. There are many types of criticism including constructive criticism, which aims to help people improve, and projected criticism, which reflects the critic's own insecurities rather than legitimate issues. The document advises accepting criticism by listening without getting defensive, assuming good intentions, and seeing it as an opportunity to learn and grow. While criticism can be helpful if given constructively, it also has disadvantages like creating misunderstandings and resentment if not handled properly.

2. What is Criticism?
 The expression of disapproval of someone or something on the basis of
perceived faults or mistakes.
 In literary terms, the analysis and judgement of the merits and faults of a
literary or artistic work.
 The judger is called critic.
 Criticism is a term derived from the Greek words “krino” meaning to
“judge” and “krites” meaning “ a judge or jury person”

3. Examples of Criticism
 When you tell someone he is lazy, this is an example of criticism.
 When you take a detailed look at whether a book is good and what the themes
are, this is an example of literary criticism.

4. Types of Criticism
• Aesthetic criticism
• Logical criticism
• Factual criticism
• Positive criticism
• Negative criticism
• Constructive criticism
• Destructive criticism
• Practical criticism
• Theoretical criticism
• Public and private
criticism
• Self-criticism
• Moral criticism
• Scientific criticism
• Religious criticism
• Scholarly criticism
• Critical criticism
• Constructive criticism
• Liberal criticism
• Speculative criticism
• Foolish criticism
• Professional criticism
• Radical and
revolutionary criticism

5. Constructive Criticism
 Constructive criticism is the type of criticism that every great person
seeks out. If you are trying to improve yourself, hearing how good you are
at something isn’t helpful. It’s nice to hear, sure, but what the person
chasing excellence wants to know is, “what could I do better?”
 Constructive criticism answers this question. It’s well thought out,
objective, and the critic gives it with a level head. If the criticism is
accurate, then it helps you improve. If the criticism is inaccurate, then you
either learn what made the person see things that way, or ignore it.

6. Projected Criticism
 Projected criticism is an emotional, negative reaction to something you’ve
said or done. If someone rants about how irresponsible you are, it’s
because something you did emotionally threatened them.
 Projected criticism is simply a projection of a person’s psyche. It’s the
result of envy, insecurity, or anger. It should always be ignored.

7. Receiving Criticism
 Criticism can be directly given to a person or may be of an absent third party.
Although it is often assumed to be negative, it can also be positive.
 A problem can occur where people adopt a critical stance for their own benefit rather
than to help the person criticized. A related danger with criticism is that the critic
starts to enjoy the 'superior' position in which they find themselves and hence
become arrogant.
 It is also easy to forget as a critic that your words can harm another person's life.
Critics may also compensate for this by being overly kind and, whilst this may make
them more liked, they become less effective as critics.
 Once you understand and can identify projected criticism, criticism becomes useful.
 It’s easy to ignore the haters once you understand what is behind their words. All
that’s left is constructive criticism, which helps you grow and improve.

8. How to accept Criticism?
 Know the source from where the criticism is coming.
 Listen to the criticism.
 Balance your perspective—don’t shame yourself.
 Do not get defensive and start making excuses.
 Assume good intentions.
 See criticism as help.
 Don’t be too hard on yourself.
 Say thank you.

9. Advantages of accepting Criticism
 Learning from a constructive criticism will help you improve on your
working skills with a reduced probability of errors and increased
efficiency.
 It is inevitable during on-the-job training, and it enables the learners
understand quickly and better.
 People who have mastered this skill are not easily de-motivated by
derogatory comments – they possess a strong will to succeed and a
fighting spirit.
 It is a necessary skill when working on projects with a group or working as
a team.
 It helps make entrepreneurs better, and helps people come up with
innovative or improved ideas.

10. Disadvantages of Criticism
 Criticizing someone can lead to misunderstanding, anger, resentment, and
frustration.
 it creates defensiveness on the part of the person criticized. Communication
between the parties is shackled, and positive relationships impeded.
 It also leads to defiance or secretiveness and withdrawal; this leads to more
criticism then more defiance and withdrawal.

11.  When we criticize another person, we are essentially casting
judgment. This process is usually led by the ego and where the ego is
involved, frustration usually follows.
 it is simply a diversion away from our own self-development and personal
growth
 Criticism is negative thinking in action. When we focus on the negative
qualities of other people, we are allowing negative thoughts to enter the
brain.

12. THANK YOU!