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Greenspon, Thomas S. – Psychology in the Schools, 2014
Within our competitive culture, some perfectionistic students do well, whereas others are overwhelmed. The personal characteristics of these perfectionistic students should not be construed as positive or adaptive perfectionism. A distinction is made between perfectionism and the pursuit of excellence. The intensity of the anxiety at the core of…
Descriptors: Competition, Psychological Patterns, Student Behavior, Student Characteristics