A Nursing Professor Is Grading an Assignment on Self-Defeating Behavior

question 18

Multiple Choice

A nursing professor is grading an assignment on self-defeating behavior. The professor can expect to find which statement written by the student who has a good understanding of perfectionism?

• A) Perfection is impossible to attain, and therefore constantly falling short of perfection leads to negative feelings and beliefs about oneself.
• B) Perfection is the ultimate goal, and it is not a self-defeating behavior to demand it of oneself.
• C) Perfectionism is the only means by which we can truly improve.
• D) Perfectionism is a character flaw and cannot be addressed.

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