A Randomized Controlled Trial of an Exposure-Based Treatment for Perfectionism

A Randomized Controlled Trial of an Exposure-Based Treatment for Perfectionism

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

The aim of this study is to further test the efficacy of a short-term, computerized exposure-based treatment for perfectionism (ETP) by comparing it to a stress management condition. ETP consists of three tasks in which participants will repeatedly make mistakes during eight sessions over a two-week period (one session every 2 days).

Inclusion Criteria:

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

Exclusion Criteria:

• Currently participating in psychotherapy
• Any changes to psychotropic medications in the past four weeks