How is Perfectionism Related to Neural Indices of Error Processing and Negative Feedback?

Authors

Jayden Goodwin, Brigham Young University
Dr. Michael Larson, Brigham Young University

Keywords

perfectionism, neural indices of error processing, negative feedback

College

Family, Home, and Social Sciences

Department

Psychology

Abstract

Perfectionism, or the pursuit of error-free performance, is often associated with shame, guilt, failure, and low self-esteem (Kilbert, Langhinrichsen-Rohling, & Saito, 2005; Stahl, Acharki, Kresimon, Völler, & Gibbons, 2015). Individuals with psychiatric disorders such as obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), eating disorders, and anxiety disorders often display these maladaptive traits of perfectionism (Fairburn et al., 1999; Fairburn et al., 1997; Hewitt & Flett, 1991; Steele, Corsini, & Wade, 2007). These traits could be due in part to a maladaptive response system, or an inability to respond to errors and adjust subsequent behavior (Clayson & Larson, 2011; Schrijvers, De Bruijn, Destoop, Hulstijn, & Sabbe, 2010).

Recommended Citation

Goodwin, Jayden and Larson, Dr. Michael (2018) "How is Perfectionism Related to Neural Indices of Error Processing and Negative Feedback?," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2018: Iss. 1, Article 76.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2018/iss1/76