Affirmation Echo Chamber

Surface-level approval is not reliable proof of real competence, progress, or status. Apparent approval can operate as an echo chamber that blocks useful performance information. Vague praise, softened standards, and avoided criticism can…

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Surface-level approval is not reliable proof of real competence, progress, or status. Apparent approval can operate as an echo chamber that blocks useful performance information. Vague praise, softened standards, and avoided criticism can deprive people of information needed to improve or make realistic career decisions. Excessive affirmation can cause people to overestimate their competence, progress, or status.