Perfectionism Scale Test

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55/175

Perfectionism (P)

Measures how strongly a person strives for perfection and maintains high personal standards in thoughts and behavior.

Lower perfectionism

Moderate perfectionism

Higher perfectionism

35 – 81: Lower perfectionism | 82 – 128: Moderate perfectionism | 129 – 175: Higher perfectionism

A score of 55 falls in the Lower perfectionism range, suggesting relatively flexible standards and less tendency toward strict self-criticism compared with higher scores.

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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

High-achieving students

41%OF USERS

Students who push for top grades take it to see whether their standards motivate them or create stress and self-criticism.

Gifted kids’ parents

34%OF USERS

Parents use it to understand what drives their child’s high standards and how it affects confidence, schoolwork, and well-being.

Counselors and educators

25%OF USERS

School psychologists, counselors, and teachers take it to spot different perfectionism patterns and tailor support plans for learning and self-esteem.

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Perfectionism Scale (PS)

Average

79.7

Normal range

55.4 — 104

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max.

175

Majority

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CLEAR ANSWERS TO COMMON QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this questionnaire measure?

It assesses multiple aspects of perfectionism, including standards, goals, and work habits. It also distinguishes between striving for excellence and concerns about mistakes or approval.

Who is this questionnaire intended for?

It is commonly used in research and in educational or clinical settings, including work with gifted students. Use with other groups is possible when the results are interpreted in context.

How long does it take and how many items are included?

Completion typically takes about 7 minutes. The questionnaire contains 35 statements.

How should responses be completed?

Rate each statement based on typical behavior and attitudes rather than a single recent event. Answer every item and avoid overthinking individual wording.

How are results used?

Scores describe patterns such as high personal standards, organization, and concern over mistakes or others’ expectations. Results support guidance and planning but do not provide a stand-alone diagnosis.

WHAT THE TEST MEASURES

About This Assessment

Perfectionism Scale Test - Symptoms and Signs

perfectionism

This measure assesses perfectionistic attitudes and goal-oriented standards that may influence performance and self-evaluation. The Perfectionism Scale is a self-report questionnaire designed to characterize individual differences in striving for high standards and the ways these standards are pursued.

The instrument includes 35 items and typically takes about 7 minutes to complete. Respondents rate statements reflecting personal expectations and work habits to support screening and research applications; results are intended to inform clinical formulation rather than serve as a standalone diagnosis.

Interpretation of the Perfectionism Scale should consider the respondent’s context (e.g., academic or occupational demands) and integrate findings with other assessment data and clinical judgment.

Author: g-l-flett, p-l-hewitt, r-o-frost

Literature: Flett, G. L., & Hewitt, P. L. Perfectionism: Theory, research, and treatment. American Psychological Association. 2002.; Schuler, P. A. Voices of perfectionism: Perfectionistic gifted adolescents in a rural middle school. University of Connecticut, The National Research Center of the Gifted and Talented. 1999.

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