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    An Examination of Cognitive Biases and Imagery in Perfectionism

    Howell Joel 2017 3 years.pdf (1.895Mb)
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    Open access
    Authors
    Howell, Joel Aaron
    Date
    2017
    Supervisor
    Dr Sarah Egan
    Type
    Thesis
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    PhD
    
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    Faculty
    Health Sciences
    School
    Psychology and Speech Pathology
    URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/54167
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    Abstract

    This present research explores the relationship between perfectionism and the tendency for individuals to focus their attention towards, and interpret ambiguous information as, stimuli that signals failure. The relationship between perfectionism, repetitive negative thinking, imagery and psychological distress was also explored. Perfectionism was associated with an increased likelihood to focus on failure, interpret ambiguous information in way that indicated failure, and were more likely to experience distress due to intrusive images about the future.

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