Pathological Perfectionism Test
Assess whether your perfectionism is an asset or an obstacle
How to read your scores
Each dimension is scored out of its own maximum (e.g. 16/25 = 16 points out of 25 for that dimension). The higher the score, the more that dimension is present. Below each bar, a label (low / moderate / high) and a clinical interpretation explain what your score means. The overall score sums every dimension.Overall score
113/175
High perfectionism
Your perfectionism is significantly problematic. It prevents you from enjoying your successes, generates chronic stress, and can paralyze you when facing action. Professional support is recommended.
Scores per dimension
Low — Your standards are realistic and adaptable. You set ambitious but achievable goals, which is a sign of good mental health.
Moderate — You have a moderate fear of mistakes that can make you excessively cautious in certain situations.
Low — You do not procrastinate due to perfectionism. You are able to take action even when conditions are not ideal.
Moderate — Your perfectionist self-criticism is moderately high. You tend to minimize your successes and amplify your flaws.
Your full report includes
- ✓Introduction
This report presents the results of your in-depth perfectionism assessment. Perfectionism becomes pathological when it ceases to be a driver and becomes an obstacle.
- ✓Global Score
Your global score places your perfectionism on a continuum ranging from healthy perfectionism to pathological perfectionism.
- ✓Dimension Analysis
Detailed analysis: unrealistic standards, fear of mistakes, perfectionist procrastination, and perfectionist self-criticism.
- ✓Recommendations
Personalized recommendations for transforming your perfectionism into an asset rather than an obstacle.
- ✓Resources
Useful resources: CBT for perfectionism, self-compassion (Kristin Neff), literature on pathological perfectionism.
- ✓Disclaimer
This test does not constitute a medical diagnosis. Only a qualified health professional can evaluate a disorder related to pathological perfectionism.
Profile synthesis
This profile shows contrasts across the 4 dimensions of the Pathological Perfectionism Test: some areas appear to be solid resources while others deserve attention. Your full report includes a personalized synthesis — written for you from your own answers — that connects these dimensions, explains how they interact, and highlights your strengths as well as priority areas.
Personalized action plan
Now
Concrete actions to start this week.
Medium term
Habits to build over the coming weeks.
Long term
Deeper changes to sustain over months.
In your real report, each item is a specific recommendation tailored to your scores.
Illustrative example — self-assessment tool, not a medical diagnosis. Your real report is individually written from your answers.
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