A Significant Limitation of Research on the Role of Perfectionism

question 56

Multiple Choice

A significant limitation of research on the role of perfectionism in eating disorders is that:

• A)Various dimensions of perfectionism have not been explored
• B)Perfectionism seems to have an impact only in North American samples
• C)The causal role of perfectionism has not been established in longitudinal research
• D)The developmental antecedents of perfectionism and not known.

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Definitions:

FIRO

A theory of interpersonal relations that explains how interpersonal relationships can be understood through three basic needs: inclusion, control, and affection.

Need For Inclusion

The inherent desire or drive within individuals to belong, be accepted, and feel a part of a group or community.

Social Anxiety

A form of anxiety that occurs in social situations, characterized by a fear of being negatively judged or evaluated by others.

Attachment Theory

A psychological theory that explores the importance of "attachment" in human development, particularly the bonds between children and their caregivers.