An individual models his behavior after Christ and sets it as norm. He tries to be perfect by sticking to actions that are in accordance with the norm. However, if his actions deviate even slightly from the norm, he feels extreme guilt and shame. According to Leonore Tiefer, this person exemplifies the

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Leonore Tiefer's concept of idealistically "normal" behavior refers to the idea of setting an unattainable standard of perfection based on an ideal, in this case, modeling behavior after Christ. When individuals strive for this level of perfection and fail to meet it, they may experience extreme guilt and shame, as described in the scenario.

An Individual Models His Behavior After Christ and Sets It