Lesson 10

Question 1

perfectionism

Answer 1

setting excessively high standards for performance/striving for
flawlessness + overly critical evaluation’s of one’s behavior

Question 2

self-critical perfectionism (SCP)

Answer 2

Striving for perfection due to perceived external standards
Characterized by:
ì Harsh self-evaluations
ì Guilt
ì Fear of loss of approval
Motivation = external –> have to be perfect to have love

Question 3

Personal standard perfectionism (PSP)

Answer 3

Striving for perfection due to self-imposed standards
ì Without harsh self evaluations or hypersensitivity to criticism
Motivation = internal. to achieve their own personal goals