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kamilo84

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on: Jul 17, 2018
Which explanation best describes why perfectionism is considered a self-defeating behavior?
 
  a. Perfection is impossible to attain, and therefore constantly falling short of perfec-tion 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.

Question 2

Self-defeating behaviors that affect self-empowerment include which of the following?
 
  a. Perfectionism, cramming, nit-picking, worrying
  b. Overextending, worrying, underpreparing, pessimism
  c. Overextending, worrying, pessimism, nit-picking
  d. Worrying, pessimism, nit-picking, perfectionism


wshriver

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Reply #1 on: Jul 17, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A
Perfection is out of the question, but continuous improvement is not.

Answer to Question 2

D
Self-defeating behaviors include pessimism, nit-picking, worrying, perfectionism, and blaming.


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