Differential Test of Perfectionism
Understand whether your perfectionism fuels growth or drives stress in about 5 minutes. Get clear, practical insights fast from 24 targeted items, ideal for coaching or clinical intake.
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Once you complete the test, your results are compared with real-world data from people in your country.
Below is a preview of how scores are typically distributed across each scale.
Below is a preview of how scores are typically distributed across each scale.
Pathological Perfectionism (PP)
Pathological Perfectionism (PP)
Average
32.5
Normal range
20.5 — 44.4
min.
12
max.
84
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Normal perfectionism (Np)
Normal perfectionism (Np)
Average
30.1
Normal range
20.7 — 39.5
min.
12
max.
84
This curve shows how scores are typically distributed.
Once you complete the test, your result will appear on the scale so you can see how you compare.
Once you complete the test, your result will appear on the scale so you can see how you compare.
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SAMPLE QUESTIONS
Example Questions From the Test
Below is a list of statements describing personality characteristics. Please read each statement carefully and indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with it using the response scale provided.
- Completely disagree
- Disagree
- Somewhat disagree
- Difficult to answer
- Somewhat agree
- Agree
- Completely agree
- Strongly disagree
- Disagree
- Somewhat disagree
- Not sure
- Somewhat agree
- Agree
- Strongly agree
- Strongly disagree
- Disagree
- Somewhat disagree
- Unsure
- Somewhat agree
- Agree
- Completely agree
WHAT THE TEST MEASURES
About This Assessment
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Differential Test of Perfectionism - Symptoms and Signs
This instrument is used to screen for perfectionism-related attitudes and to differentiate potentially adaptive striving from potentially maladaptive self-evaluation. The Differential Test of Perfectionism provides a brief self-report snapshot that may inform case formulation and treatment planning.
Developed by Paul L. Hewitt and Gordon L. Flett, it consists of 24 items and typically takes about 5 minutes to complete. Results are generally interpreted in the context of presenting concerns (e.g., stress, anxiety, self-criticism) and alongside other clinical information.
The Differential Test of Perfectionism is intended for use in clinical and research settings as an adjunctive measure rather than a standalone diagnostic tool.
Author: Gordon L. Flett, Paul L. Hewitt
Literature: Frost, R. O., Marten, P., Lahart, C., & Rosenblate, R. The dimensions of perfectionism. Cognitive Therapy and Research. 1990.; Hewitt, P. L., & Flett, G. L. Perfectionism in the self and social contexts: Conceptualization, assessment, and association with psychopathology. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology. 1991.; Stoeber, J., & Otto, K. Positive conceptions of perfectionism: Approaches, evidence, challenges. Personality and Social Psychology Review. 2006.; Hill, R. W., Huelsman, T. J., Furr, R. M., Kibler, J., Vicente, B. B., & Kennedy, C. Multidimensional perfectionism and the Big Five personality traits. Personality and Individual Differences. 2004.
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