AP PSYCHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -These authors defined 3 different types of perfectionism: self-oriented, socially-prescribed, and other-oriented perfectionism. Self-oriented perfectionism was defined as attaching irrational importance to being perfect, having unrealistic expectations of one’s self, and holding punitive self-evaluations.

Detailed explanation-2: -Maladaptive perfectionism can be particularly harmful to your well-being. It can cause stress, depression and burnout, and worse. In fact, contrary to popular opinion, it can lower your productivity and reduce creativity.

Detailed explanation-3: -Perfectionism strengthens negative thought patterns And if you’re a perfectionist, these are the types of thoughts that are likely to be floating around in your mind on a regular basis. So, perfectionism can lead to negative thoughts which can strengthen those negative thoughts, which can then cause stress and anxiety.

Detailed explanation-4: -Research shows that perfectionistic tendencies predict issues like depression, anxiety and stress – even when researchers controlled for traits like neuroticism. Worsening matters, being self-critical might lead to depressive symptoms but those symptoms then can make self-criticism worse, closing a distressing loop.