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*1a : the [[doctrine]] that the [[perfection]] of [[moral]] [[character]] constitutes a person's highest [[good]]
*1a : the [[doctrine]] that the [[perfection]] of [[moral]] [[character]] constitutes a person's highest [[good]]
:b : the theological doctrine that a state of [[freedom]] from [[sin]] is attainable on earth
:b : the theological doctrine that a state of [[freedom]] from [[sin]] is attainable on earth
*2: a disposition to regard anything short of [[perfection]] as unacceptable
*2: a disposition to regard anything short of [[perfection]] as unacceptable
<center>For lessons on the related [[topic]] of '''''Perfection''''', follow [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Category:Perfection this link].</center>
==Description==
==Description==
'''Perfectionism''', in [[psychology]], is a [[personality]] disposition characterized by an [[individual]] striving for flawlessness and setting excessively high performance [[standards]], accompanied by overly critical [[self-evaluations]] and concerns regarding others' evaluations. It is best conceptualized as a multidimensional characteristic, as psychologists tend to agree that there are both [[negative]] and [[positive]] aspects of perfectionism.] In its maladaptive form, perfectionism drives individuals to attempt to [[achieve]] an unobtainable [[ideal]], and their [[failure]] to meet their [[expectations]] causes [[psychological]] distress. Adaptive perfectionism can [[motivate]] people to reach their goals, and they derive [[pleasure]] from doing so.
'''Perfectionism''', in [[psychology]], is a [[personality]] disposition characterized by an [[individual]] striving for flawlessness and setting excessively high performance [[standards]], accompanied by overly critical [[self-evaluations]] and concerns regarding others' evaluations. It is best conceptualized as a multidimensional characteristic, as psychologists tend to agree that there are both [[negative]] and [[positive]] aspects of perfectionism.] In its maladaptive form, perfectionism drives individuals to attempt to [[achieve]] an unobtainable [[ideal]], and their [[failure]] to meet their [[expectations]] causes [[psychological]] distress. Adaptive perfectionism can [[motivate]] people to reach their goals, and they derive [[pleasure]] from doing so.