PERFECTIONISM IN THE CONTEXT OF THE REVISED REINFORCEMENT SENSITIVITY THEORY

The main goal of this research was to examine the role personality traits in predicting two aspects perfectionism – maladaptive evaluation concerns and positive strivings. Personality were postulated by Revised Reinforcement Sensitivity Theory, while dimensions defined Model Perfectionism developed Frost et al. sample consisted 299 students Faculty Philosophy Niš (79.3% female), aged 19 29 years (M = 20.34; SD 1.83). instruments used were: Questionnaire (RSQ), Multidimensional Scale (MPS). takeaways indicate that Behavioural Inhibition System (BIS) is strongest correlate concerns, followed Freeze Fight. Unlike defence systems, Approach (BAS) shows a negative correlation with abovementioned criterion. total percentage explained variance for 23%. When strivings are as criterion, BAS seen only first step hierarchical regression analysis. However, Flight Fight represent consistent correlates 6.9%. findings Theory available empirical from previous studies. Moreover, results context theory, can be understood forms perfectionism, which deviates understandings perfectionism.