The Three Types of Perfectionism
The least harmful of the three.
What is Personal Standards Perfectionism?
Positive realistic statements.
What is Realistic Thinking?
Perfectionism is healthy.
What is false?
Thinking in absolutes
What is black and white thinking?
Perfectionism
What is the refusal to accept anything other than perfect?
Caused by unattainable goals.
What is Self-Critical Perfectionism?
Examining long-term effects.
What is "looking at the big picture"?
Striving for excellence is good for you
What is true?
They Make people feel guilty
What are should statements?
Ambitious goals
What are goals that motivate you to work towards them?
Caused by pressure from parents.
What is Socially Prescribed Perfectionism?
Stepping back from a situation.
What is Perspective Thinking?
Negatives of perfectionism
What are self defeating thoughts?
Assuming the absolute worst result
What is catastrophic thinking?
Self-defeating thoughts
What are negative views you hold about yourself?
Associated with self-deprecating humour.
What is Socially Prescribed Perfectionism?
Useful for Black-and-white thinking.
Prove you have perfectionism
What is asking yourself of you have trouble meeting your own standards?
Combined with perfectionism, this can prevent a person from ever stepping outside their comfort zone
What is probability overestimation?
Anxiety
What is a feeling of worry or unease?
Distinguishing differing forms.
What are differing motives and outcomes?
Not a thought-based exercise.
What is Exposure Practice?
Most Forms of perfectionism
What are cognitive disorders?
Perfection is often associated with 4 ____
What are flawed and self- detrimental thoughts processes?
Cognitive Disorders
What are disorders that significantly impact an individuals ability to learn think and problem solve?