Results & Interpretation

Perfectionism Pattern Quiz — Your Score Guide

Higher scores highlight rigid standards and fear of imperfection, while lower scores show flexible excellence that prioritizes learning and wellbeing.

What is the Perfectionism Pattern Quiz?

This Perfectionism Test is a free online self-assessment tool that helps evaluate your perfectionist tendencies and your level of perfectionism.

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Complete the quiz to generate a score and unlock tailored guidance. When you finish, click “View detailed analysis” to return here with your score applied automatically.

Score breakdown

0 – 4 points

Progress over Perfection

You value excellence without letting it become a cage. Keep balancing standards with compassion.

5 – 8 points

Selective Perfectionist

Perfectionism appears in certain scenarios. Notice where it helps versus harms so you can redirect energy.

9 – 12 points

High Perfectionist Pressure

You often equate worth with flawless outcomes. Explore mindset shifts that welcome mistakes as part of growth.

13 – 15 points

Perfectionism on Overdrive

The urge to control every detail may be draining joy and productivity. Consider strategies from therapy or coaching to loosen its grip.

What to focus on next

If you scored high

  • List the costs of perfectionism—lost time, burnout, strained relationships—and choose one area to ease up.
  • Practice submitting work at 95% complete to prove progress beats paralysis.

If you landed in the middle

  • Identify patterns—what projects or people trigger your perfectionist streak?
  • Adopt self-compassion phrases to replace harsh internal critiques.

If your score is lower

  • Keep celebrating experiments and constructive feedback.
  • Share your process with others to normalize imperfect progress.

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