Exposure-Based Treatment for Perfectionism

A Preliminary Evaluation of an Exposure-Based Treatment for Perfectionism

This study is examining the efficacy of a computerized, exposure-based, intervention for perfectionism.

The primary aim of this study is to evaluate the effects of a two-week computerized exposure-based treatment for perfectionism (ETP). Individuals with elevated perfectionism will be randomly assigned to ETP or a waitlist (WL) control condition. ETP will consist of three tasks in which they will repeatedly make mistakes, repeated for five sessions over a two-week period (one session every 3 days).

Inclusion Criteria:

• Score of at least 29 on the Frost Multidimensional Perfectionism Scale- Concern over Mistakes subscale

Exclusion Criteria:

• Current moderate or severe substance use disorder, psychotic disorder, or bipolar disorder
• Current suicidal ideation (imminent risk)
• Currently participating in psychotherapy
• Any changes to psychotropic medications in the past four weeks