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Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
9 hours ago

There's a type of adult who cannot receive a compliment without immediately deflecting it, and the deflection isn't modesty. It's the sound of a childhood where positive attention was always followed by a request, and the body learned that warmth was just the opening move before someone needed something. - Silicon Canals

False grounds in electrical work and personal interactions reveal how unacknowledged praise can lead to emotional deflection and avoidance.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
1 week ago

Children who were praised for being smart rather than for working hard often become adults who avoid challenges - not from laziness but from a deep fear of being found ordinary - Silicon Canals

Praising children for being 'smart' can hinder their growth mindset and willingness to take risks.
Philosophy
fromApaonline
3 months ago

Recently Published Book Spotlight: Praiseworthiness

Praiseworthiness and praise deserve equal philosophical attention because praise fulfills essential social and moral functions alongside blame.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
7 months ago

Giving the Right Kind of Parental Praise

Some forms of praise can undermine children's resilience and hinder future success despite parents' well-intentioned encouragement.
fromHackernoon
10 months ago

Effective Praise in Tutoring: Types and Training Challenges | HackerNoon

Effective tutoring plays an important role in enhancing student learning by integrating academic knowledge with the capability to address students' socio-motivational needs.
Online learning
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