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Foster, Thomas V. – 1979
The poor self-image of many collegiate high achievers is due to the development of an obsessive-compulsive personality. Typical of this psychological maladjustment is the concept that external achievements are directly related to internal personal worth in a linear and absolute fashion. Characteristic symptoms include physical as well as emotional…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Clinics, College Students, Competition