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perfectionism
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perfectionism
Philosophy the doctrine that man can attain perfection in this life


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Stoeber and Otto (2006) and Stober and Eismarm (2007) refer to positive and negative dimensions of perfectionism in sport as perfectionistic strivings and perfectionistic concerns, respectively.
According to Flett and colleagues, a child in this situation may develop perfectionistic tendencies as coping mechanisms to escape abuse, reduce exposure to shame, or develop a sense of control in a chaotic environment.
If you grew up with perfectionistic, overly controlling parents, for example, you''re likely to be perfectionistic yourself.
 
 
 
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