Giving people positive feedback and pointing out their strengths for successfully accomplishing a task does not seem to be processed by most people with as much impact as negative feedback.

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This is supported by research showing that people tend to have a stronger reaction to negative feedback than positive feedback, often experiencing emotions such as stress, anxiety, or defensiveness in response to criticism but feeling little emotional response to praise or positive feedback. However, it is still important to provide positive feedback to reinforce desired behaviors and outcomes.

Giving People Positive Feedback and Pointing Out Their Strengths for Successfully