Regarding Perfectionism and Success, Which of the Following Statements Is

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Multiple Choice

Regarding perfectionism and success, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)Being extremely perfectionistic tends to increase one's overall success at school and elsewhere.
• B)To learn from your experiences, you must feel free to make mistakes.
• C)Success is more often based on seeking "excellence" rather than "perfection."
• D)Navajo weavers intentionally make a "mistake" in each of their rugs as a reminder that humans are not perfect.

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Definitions:

Piaget

A Swiss psychologist known for his pioneering work in child development and his theory of cognitive development which explains how a child constructs a mental model of the world.

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