The Big Three Perfectionism Scale – BTPS

I strive to be as perfect as possible.

I have doubts about most of my actions.

I am highly critical of other people’s imperfections.

Other people acknowledge my superior ability.

People are disappointed in me whenever I don’t do something perfectly.

I have difficulty forgiving myself when my performance is not flawless.

I am quick to point out other people’s flaws.

When I make a mistake, I feel like a failure.

Everyone expects me to be perfect.

I have a strong need to be perfect.

I am never sure if I am doing things the correct way.

It is important to me that other people do things perfectly.

It bothers me when people don’t notice how perfect I am.

I deserve to always have things go my way.

I am the absolute best at what I do.

My value as a person depends on being perfect.

I am very concerned about the possibility of making a mistake.

When my performance falls short of perfection, I get very mad at myself.

I judge myself harshly when I don’t do something perfectly.

I always need to be aiming for perfection to feel “right” about myself.

I know that I am perfect.

I have doubts about everything I do.

I could never respect myself if I stopped trying to achieve perfection.

The idea of making a mistake frightens me.

I feel uncertain about most things I do.

I feel disappointed with myself, when I don’t do something perfectly.

I never settle for less than perfection from myself.

I am entitled to special treatment.

It is important to me to be perfect in everything I attempt.

I feel dissatisfied with other people, even when I know they are trying their best.

Other people secretly admire my perfection.

I tend to doubt whether I am doing something “right”.

I expect other people to bend the rules for me.

People make excessive demands of me.

When I notice that I have made a mistake, I feel ashamed.

People complain that I expect too much of them.

I demand perfection from my family and friends.

Striving to be as perfect as possible makes me feel worthwhile.

I expect those close to me to be perfect.

My opinion of myself is tied to being perfect.

I get frustrated when other people make mistakes.

I do things perfectly, or I don’t do them at all.

Everything that other people do must be flawless.

Making even a small mistake would upset me.

People expect too much from me.