Describe the Components of the 2 × 2 Model of Perfectionism

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Essay

Describe the components of the 2 × 2 model of perfectionism. Explain the two major dimensions of perfectionism and then identify how they combine to form the four distinctive types of perfectionism.

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Definitions:

Monozygotic Twins

Twins that originate from a single fertilized egg, sharing identical genetic material and usually very similar physical traits.

Genes

Units of heredity made up of DNA, acting as instructions to make molecules called proteins, vital for building and maintaining the body’s cells and organs.

Preeclampsia

A condition in pregnancy characterized by high blood pressure, often with fluid retention and proteinuria.

Rh Incompatibility

A condition occurring during pregnancy if a mother's Rh blood type is negative and her fetus's Rh blood type is positive, potentially leading to problems such as hemolytic disease of the newborn.