Escaping Perfectionism
Hidden Brain
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The Perils of Perfectionism
This chapter explores the negative impacts of perfectionism in academic environments, illustrated by the struggles of a student named John. It highlights the increasing prevalence of perfectionism among youth, linking it to mental health challenges like anxiety and depression, and contrasts it with conscientiousness. The chapter also examines self-sabotaging behaviors and emotional responses to failure in perfectionists, while discussing various forms of perfectionism and their psychological effects.
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