This fallacy describes the belief that one must perform flawlessly and gain approval from others, and that failing to do so makes a person inherently bad and unworthy. Holding this belief leads to intense negative feelings such as anxiety and depression.
Esta falácia descreve a crença de que é preciso ter um desempenho impecável e obter a aprovação de outros, e que falhar nisso torna a pessoa inerentemente má e indigna. Acreditar nisso leva a sentimentos negativos intensos como ansiedade e depressão.
| Fallacy | I absolutely MUST, under practically all conditions and at all times, perform well (or outstandingly well) and win the approval (or complete love) of significant others. If I fail in these important—and sacred—respects, that is awful and I am a bad, incompetent, unworthy person, who will probably always fail and deserves to suffer." |
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| Definition and Examples | Holding this belief when faced with adversity tends to contribute to feelings of anxiety, panic, depression, despair, and worthlessness. |
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