33 Questions
What are some negative outcomes associated with perfectionism, according to the text?
Chronic headache, eating disorders, anxiety, and depressive disorders
Why is it important to address perfectionism effectively and in early developmental stages?
To reduce the risk of severe problems later in life
Which group seems particularly vulnerable to perfectionism-related distress according to the text?
Post-secondary (university) students
How do Canadian universities currently support the trend of more students pursuing post-secondary education?
By struggling to cope with the increased demand
What do undergraduate students perceive about their environment and conditions for success?
As impersonal and highly competitive
What is a common issue faced by undergraduate students in large classes?
Impersonal conditions and feeling of stringency
Which of the following dimensions of perfectionism is assessed by the Multidimensional Perfectionism Scale (MPS-F)?
Concern over mistakes (CM)
Based on the information provided, what is the internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha) of the Concern over Mistakes (CM) subscale of the Multidimensional Perfectionism Scale (MPS-F)?
0.87
Which of the following dimensions of perfectionism is NOT assessed by the Multidimensional Perfectionism Scale (MPS-HF)?
Concern over mistakes (CM)
What is the response scale used in the Multidimensional Perfectionism Scale (MPS-F)?
5-point Likert scale
Which of the following alpha coefficients is NOT provided in the text for the subscales of the Multidimensional Perfectionism Scale (MPS-HF)?
0.91 for CM
What is the response scale used in the Multidimensional Perfectionism Scale (MPS-HF)?
7-point Likert scale
The Perfectionism Cognitions Inventory (PCI) is designed to measure:
The frequency of automatic perfectionistic thoughts
Which of the following statements is true about the Almost Perfect Scale - Revised (APS-R)?
It assesses three dimensions of perfectionism: discrepancy, high standards, and order.
In the context of the study mentioned, which subscale of the Almost Perfect Scale - Revised (APS-R) was of central interest for evaluating the effectiveness of a CBT intervention?
The discrepancy subscale
Based on the information provided, what might be expected to happen to the discrepancy subscale scores of the APS-R after a successful CBT intervention for perfectionism?
The scores would decrease as individuals become more accepting of themselves
Which of the following statements is true about the psychometric properties of the Perfectionism Cognitions Inventory (PCI)?
Extensive evidence attests to the psychometric properties of the PCI in both student and clinical samples.
According to the information provided, which of the following statements is true about the relationship between perfectionism and cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)?
CBT interventions target reducing the gap between perfectionistic standards and perceived attainment.
What was the central interest in evaluating the effectiveness of a CBT intervention according to the text?
DISCR subscale
In a study assessing perfectionism through APS-R, what might be expected to happen to the DISCR scores after a successful CBT intervention?
A decrease over time
What short-term strategy is mentioned in the text for treating perfectionism?
Cognitive Restructuring
What limitation is discussed in the text regarding the Almost Perfect Scale - Revised (APS-R)?
Focuses only on high standards
In follow-up intervals in treatment studies, what could be considered a meaningful impact of time on responses to interventions?
Reduction in perfectionistic thoughts occurrence
Why is it important to address perfectionism effectively and in early developmental stages?
To spare individuals from later, more severe problems associated with perfectionism
Which of the following is a key limitation of the existing research on CBT interventions for perfectionism, based on the information provided in the text?
The research does not examine the long-term effectiveness of CBT interventions for reducing perfectionism-related distress.
What is a key short-term strategy that CBT interventions for perfectionism might employ, based on the information provided in the text?
Challenging perfectionistic thoughts and beliefs through cognitive restructuring
How might the follow-up intervals in studies examining the effectiveness of CBT interventions for perfectionism differ from those in studies of group-based interventions (GSM), based on the information provided in the text?
The text does not provide any information about the follow-up intervals used in studies of CBT or GSM interventions for perfectionism, so there is no basis to compare the approaches.
Based on the information provided in the text, which of the following is a key difference between CBT and GSM (group-based) interventions for addressing perfectionism in post-secondary students?
The text does not provide any information about the relative effectiveness or suitability of CBT versus GSM interventions for addressing perfectionism in post-secondary students.
What is the key aspect of the Concern over Mistakes (CM) dimension of perfectionism?
The tendency to view one's performance as either perfect or completely inadequate, with little middle ground
Based on the information provided, what might be a key component of a cognitive intervention for treating perfectionism?
Reducing the distorted importance ascribed to achieving perfectionism
Which of the following strategies would be most consistent with the cognitive intervention approach suggested in the text for treating perfectionism?
Helping individuals develop more realistic and flexible standards for their performance
According to Ellis' formulation, what is the problematic aspect of dysfunctional perfectionism?
The translation of the desire for perfection into a required, non-negotiable need
Based on the information provided, what might be a limitation of a short-term cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) intervention for treating perfectionism?
Difficulty in addressing the deeply ingrained cognitive distortions associated with perfectionism
Explore the negative effects of perfectionism, including lowered self-esteem, chronic headaches, eating disorders, anxiety, and depressive disorders. Learn about interventions to reduce perfectionism-related distress and its long-term benefits.
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