I think the distinction you make is real. In the language of this post, I consider the first type of evaluation you mention as a form of “support.” Whether someone desires comfort or criticism, they might prefer this to be decoupled from evaluation that might disadvantage them.
I think that what you are pointing to is a real distinction. I’d also point at:
Evaluations done when the individual wants to improve themselves
Evaluations done when the individual is being assessed by an external party (e.g,. job interview, certification exam).
In principle, evaluations of the first kind could also be super invasive, and it might be in the interest of the candidate for them to be so.
Just wanted to add that since your post doesn’t quite contemplate evaluations of the first kind kind.
I think the distinction you make is real. In the language of this post, I consider the first type of evaluation you mention as a form of “support.” Whether someone desires comfort or criticism, they might prefer this to be decoupled from evaluation that might disadvantage them.