A nursing professor is grading an assignment on self-defeating behavior. The professor can expect to find which statement written by the student who has a good understanding of perfectionism?
A) Perfection is impossible to attain, and therefore constantly falling short of perfection leads to negative feelings and beliefs about oneself.
B) Perfection is the ultimate goal, and it is not a self-defeating behavior to demand it of oneself.
C) Perfectionism is the only means by which we can truly improve.
D) Perfectionism is a character flaw and cannot be addressed.

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Perfection is impossible to obtain. Students who strive for perfection set themselves up for negative feelings and beliefs about themselves.

A Nursing Professor Is Grading an Assignment on Self-Defeating Behavior