Differential Perfectionism Test - the question form

1. I enjoy activities in which I can fully realize my potential.

2. I am able to consistently find opportunities for self-improvement.

3. At times I realize that all my achievements and successes do not bring me a feeling of happiness and satisfaction.

4. I often realize that I set myself very difficult, sometimes unattainable goals.

5. I consider myself a person with an active approach to life that enables me to achieve outstanding success in all areas of life.

6. Thoughts that perfection is unattainable do not disappoint me.

7. I am not willing to take risks unless I am sure there is a chance of success.

8. I feel happy only when I achieve outstanding success in everything.

9. I welcome criticism of me if it helps me achieve perfection.

10. I view any failure, even a very minor one, as a defeat.

11. I find it difficult to move from an idea to putting it into action if I am not sure it will succeed.

12. I am someone who constantly criticizes myself for not having achieved outstanding success in life.

13. I view difficult life situations as an opportunity for personal growth.

14. I am interested in new ideas and knowledge because they may help me succeed.

15. I think about my strengths much more often than my weaknesses.

16. I am not upset when I think that there are people who are much more successful than I am.

17. Success in what I do does not always satisfy me.

18. I often think about my shortcomings and how I could improve them.

19. I gladly take on unusual tasks because I always expect to succeed.

20. At times, I put off starting something new because I am afraid of failing.

21. I rarely expect to succeed when I take on a task.

22. I often become so absorbed in pursuing a difficult-to-achieve goal that I cannot enjoy the progress I have made along the way.

23. For me, failure at a task is primarily an experience that will help me succeed in a different situation.

24. I do not feel like a failure if I do not achieve a goal.