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The Economic Times
The Economic Times
National
Aastha Raj

Psychology says the more you criticize someone, the less likely they are to change

Most people have experienced it. A friend keeps making the same mistake, a partner repeats a frustrating habit, or a coworker ignores constructive feedback. The natural response is often criticism. We point out the problem, explain what's wrong, and hope the person changes.

Yet psychology suggests that criticism is rarely the catalyst for lasting transformation.

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