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Multidimensional Perfectionism Scale (MPS) Test

Understand your perfectionism profile in 7 minutes, including self-standards, outside pressure, and expectations of others. Get clear insights fast to target growth areas and support more effective therapy.

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October 2, 2025

October 2, 2025
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October 2, 2025
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How the Scales are Structured

example score

62/105

Socially Prescribed Perfectionism (SPP)

Measures the extent to which a person feels others place high, often unrealistic expectations on them and that approval depends on meeting those expectations.

Low

Moderate

High

15 – 35: Low | 36 – 65: Moderate | 66 – 105: High

A score of 62 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting a noticeable but not extreme tendency to perceive external pressure to be perfect to gain approval.

example score

72/105

Other-Oriented Perfectionism (OOP)

Measures the degree to which a person holds others to excessively high, rigid standards and expects near-perfect behavior from them.

Low

Moderate

High

15 – 43: Low | 44 – 68: Moderate | 69 – 105: High

A score of 72 falls in the High range, suggesting a stronger tendency to expect others to meet very high standards and to be critical when they do not.

example score

83/105

Self-Oriented (SO)

Measures the extent to which a person sets very high personal standards, engages in self-criticism, and struggles to accept their own imperfections.

Low

Moderate

High

15 – 49: Low | 50 – 82: Moderate | 83 – 105: High

A score of 83 falls in the High range, suggesting pronounced self-imposed perfectionistic standards and a stronger tendency toward self-criticism when performance or outcomes feel less than ideal.

example score

30/322

Overall Perfectionism (OP)

Measures the overall intensity of striving for perfection and flawlessness across life domains, integrating personal and externally influenced standards.

Low

Moderate

High

0 – 159: Low | 160 – 204: Moderate | 205 – 322: High

A score of 30 falls in the Low range, suggesting a generally modest tendency toward pervasive perfectionistic standards across areas of life.

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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

High-achieving students and professionals

41%OF USERS

They take it to understand whether strict self-standards and fear of mistakes are driving stress, burnout, or procrastination.

People under constant pressure

34%OF USERS

They want to see how much external expectations from family, bosses, or society shape their anxiety and self-worth.

Relationship and team friction

25%OF USERS

They use it to check if criticizing and controlling others is a perfectionism pattern that harms communication and trust.

BASED ON AGGREGATED, ANONYMIZED DATA FROM TENS OF THOUSANDS OF FREUDLY USERS.

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Below is a preview of how scores are typically distributed across each scale.

Socially prescribed (Sp)

Average

73.2

Normal range

61.5 — 84.8

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105

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Other-Oriented (O)

Average

78.2

Normal range

61.9 — 94.5

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105

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Self-oriented (S)

Average

56.2

Normal range

39.4 — 73

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105

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Integral Perfectionism Scale (IPS)

Average

235.4

Normal range

190.9 — 279.9

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322

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SAMPLE QUESTIONS

Example Questions From the Test

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- Somewhat disagree
- Neither agree nor disagree
- Somewhat agree
- Agree
- Strongly agree
- Strongly disagree
- Disagree
- Somewhat disagree
- Cannot decide
- Somewhat agree
- Agree
- Strongly agree
- Strongly disagree
- Disagree
- Somewhat disagree
- Neither agree nor disagree
- Somewhat agree
- Agree
- Strongly agree

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WHAT THE TEST MEASURES

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Multidimensional Perfectionism Scale (MPS) Test - Symptoms and Signs

perfectionism

This measure assesses perfectionism as a multidimensional construct, capturing patterns of standards and expectations that may shape behavior and emotional functioning. The Multidimensional Perfectionism Scale (MPS) is a self-report questionnaire designed to characterize clinically relevant facets of perfectionistic beliefs and interpersonal expectations.

It consists of 45 items and typically requires about 7 minutes to complete. Item content reflects domains commonly conceptualized as self-imposed high standards, perceived external demands to be perfect, and perfectionistic expectations directed toward others.

Scores from the Multidimensional Perfectionism Scale (MPS) can be used to support case formulation and treatment planning by identifying which dimensions are most salient for an individual, monitoring change over time, and guiding targeted intervention focus.

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 and depression: A multidimensional analysis. Journal of Social Behavior and Personality. 1990.