- Criticism

Criticism

• the expression of disapproval of someone or something based on perceived faults or mistakes."he received a lot of criticism"

• the analysis and judgment of the merits and faults of a literary or artistic work.

"a listening, empathic approach leads to improved communication, to greater acceptance of others and by others, and to attitudes which are more positive and more problem- solving in nature. There is a decrease in defensiveness, in exaggerated statements, in evaluative and critical behavior."

Carl Rogers