Perfectionism Occurs in Gifted Students When

question 33

Multiple Choice

Perfectionism occurs in gifted students when

• A) parents push the child too hard.
• B) the student can not match his/her behavior to his/her expectations.
• C) the student becomes unmotivated and then overly motivated.
• D) the student enters high school and the expectations are higher.

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Definitions:

Mistakes

Mistakes are actions or decisions that are incorrect or unwise, often resulting from a lack of knowledge or judgment.

DSM-5 Criteria

The diagnostic criteria for mental disorders listed in the fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, used by healthcare professionals as a guide for diagnosing mental conditions.

Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder

A psychological condition marked by a consistent focus on maintaining neatness, striving for perfection, and dominating personal and social interactions, which comes at the cost of being flexible, open, and productive.

Negative Affectivity

A personality characteristic that involves the experience of negative emotions and poor self-concept.