Perfectionism is pursuing an ideal rather than a reality. Perfectionism may be a type of anxiety, some experts believe that the pursuit of "perfect" is itself an anxiety disorder. Other experts believe that perfectionism is a symptom of an anxiety disorder, such as Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Either way, when a student worries constantly about whether their work is "good enough" it can interfere with their abilities to succeed in school.
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