Multidimensional Perfectionism Scale, MPS Test - the question form

1. When I am working on something, I cannot relax until it is perfect.

2. I am not likely to criticize someone for giving up too easily.

3. When interacting with people close to me, their level of success is not important to me.

4. I do not criticize my friends if they find it acceptable for things to be less than perfect.

5. I find it difficult to meet other people's expectations.

6. One of my goals is to be perfect in everything I do.

7. Everything other people do should be done to a high standard.

8. I never set a goal to achieve perfection in the work I do.

9. People are understanding that I, like everyone else, can make mistakes.

10. I am not annoyed when other people do not do all they are capable of.

11. The better I do something, the more is expected of me.

12. I do not particularly need to be perfect.

13. Anything I do that is not completely flawless will be seen by others as poor work.

14. I strive to be as perfect as possible.

15. It is very important to me that every attempt I make is successful.

16. I expect a lot from people who are important to me.

17. I strive to be the best at everything I do.

18. Others think that I should be successful in everything I do.

19. I do not expect much from others.

20. I demand nothing less than perfection of myself.

21. People will like me even if I do not achieve outstanding success in everything.

22. People who do not try to improve themselves do not interest me.

23. I find it extremely unpleasant to discover mistakes in my work.

24. I do not expect much from my friends.

25. If I do something well, it means I will then have to try even harder to please others.

26. If I ask for something, it should be done perfectly.

27. I cannot stand it when other people make mistakes.

28. I set high, difficult-to-reach goals for myself.

29. People who are important to me should never let me down.

30. Others think well of me even when I do not succeed at something.

31. I feel that people are too demanding of me.

32. I must always work to my full potential.

33. Even if people do not show it, they are disappointed in me when I make a mistake.

34. I do not have to be the best at everything I do.

35. My family believes that I should be perfect and expects this of me.

36. I do not set high, difficult-to-achieve goals for myself.

37. My parents did not particularly expect me to be successful in all areas of my life.

38. I respect ordinary people who are not especially outstanding.

39. People expect nothing less than perfection from me.

40. I am very demanding of myself.

41. People expect more from me than I am capable of.

42. I always have to be successful in school or at work.

43. I am not annoyed when people who are important to me do not try their hardest.

44. Others will continue to consider me competent even if I make a mistake.

45. I do not think that other people should strive to achieve outstanding success in everything they do.