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What Is Perfectionism? (Definition and Examples)

January 25, 2017 Kendra Cherry 2

In psychology, perfectionism is a term used to describe a personality trait that involves constantly striving for perfection, maintaining high (sometimes excessive) standards, and refusing to accept anything less that flawlessness. The Psychology of Perfectionism […]

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