Cognitive Behavioral Model Of Clinical Perfectionism (Shafran, Cooper, Fairburn, 2002)

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Social isolation Gives structure and control

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Performance anxiety Socially condoned

Narrowing of interests Avoids objective failure
Low mood Brings achievements
Procrastination

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Shafran, R., Cooper, Z., Fairburn, C. G. (2002). Clinical perfectionism: a cognitive-behavioural analysis.
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Behaviour Research and Therapy, 40, 773-791.