Perfectionist Quiz

How much perfectionist thinking do you experience in your life? Is your mental vocabulary saturated with "I shoulds" and "I musts"? If you're not sure whether or not you struggle with perfectionist thinking, you might want to test yourself with our scale. This inventory lists a number of attitudes or beliefs that sometimes people hold.

Decide how frequently each statement reflects your thinking. Click on the button that describes how you feel about the certain statements. Be sure to choose only one answer for each question. There are no right or wrong answers, so respond as honestly as possible.

If I don't set the highest standards for myself, I am likely to end up a second rate person.

Never Rarely Sometimes Often

People will probably think less of me if I make a mistake

Never Rarely Sometimes Often

If I cannot do something really well, there is little point in doing it at all.

Never Rarely Sometimes Often

I should be upset if I make a mistake.

Never Rarely Sometimes Often

If I try hard enough, I should be able to excel at anything I attempt.

Never Rarely Sometimes Often

It is shameful for me to display weaknesses or foolish behavior.

Never Rarely Sometimes Often

I shouldn't have to repeat the same mistake many times.

Never Rarely Sometimes Often

An average performance is bound to be unsatisfying to me

Never Rarely Sometimes Often

Failing at something important means I am less of a person

Never Rarely Sometimes Often

If I scold myself for failing to live up to my expectations, it will help me to do better in the future

Never Rarely Sometimes Often

 

 


Your score:

Your total may be interpreted as follows:

10-20 nonperfectionistic

21-30 average tendencies toward perfectionism

31-40 very perfectionist

If you scored in the high range, go back and analyze each statement. To which did you respond with often? Those statements are your irrational beliefs, for which need to be challenged.

This questionnaire is from the book:

The Thin Disguise By Pam Vredevelt, Dr. Deborah Newman, Dr. Harry Beverly, and Dr. Frank Minirth

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