I often think that I should’ve done better than I did.
Correct!
Wrong!
I tend to put things off if I don’t have the time to do them perfectly.
Correct!
Wrong!
I’m afraid to fail when working on an important project.
Correct!
Wrong!
I strive to impress others with my best qualities or accomplishments.
Correct!
Wrong!
I think less of myself if I repeat a mistake.
Correct!
Wrong!
I strive to maintain control of my emotions at all times.
Correct!
Wrong!
I get upset when things don’t go as planned.
Correct!
Wrong!
I am often disappointed in the quality of other people’s work.
Correct!
Wrong!
I feel that my standards couldn’t be too high.
Correct!
Wrong!
I’m afraid that people will think less of me if I fail.
Correct!
Wrong!
I’m constantly trying to improve myself.
Correct!
Wrong!
I’m unhappy if anything I do is considered average.
Correct!
Wrong!
My home and office need to be clean and orderly always.
Correct!
Wrong!
I feel inferior to others who are more intelligent, attractive, or successful than I.
Correct!
Wrong!
I must look my very best whenever I’m out in public.
Correct!
Wrong!
Perfectionism Test
Normal
A normal score indicates no need for further examination. However, this is only a screening test and if you believe you do need further help please do so.
Mild Chances of Perfectionism
A mild score indicates a slight inclination towards perfectionism. It is manageable without seeking help through more awareness. The first step to overcoming perfectionism is to differentiate it from meeting your full potential. This could be especially difficult if the disorder is present in one or both parents. Further steps could be setting realistic and practical goals for self.
Moderate Chances of Perfectionism
A moderate score indicates a need for immediate attention. Although manageable without seeking professional help, it is recommended.
A few signs that you might be a perfectionist - setting unrealistic goals, never being happy with achievements, constant self-criticisms, fear of failure and being extremely detail oriented.
The first step to overcoming perfectionism is to differentiate it from meeting your full potential. This could be especially difficult if the disorder is present in one or both parents.
High Chances of Perfectionism
This score indicates immediate need for professional help. Perfectionism could lead to low self-esteem and self-worth and is often associated with Obsessive Compulsive Personality.
A few signs that you might be a perfectionist - setting unrealistic goals, never being happy with achievements, constant self-criticisms, fear of failure and being extremely detail oriented.
