Kristy angrily crumpled up her fourth piece of paper and threw it away. She was determined to improve her cursive so her third-grade teacher, Mrs. Wall, would be pleased. Although Mrs. Wall has complimented Kristy multiple times on her handwriting, Kristy feels it could be much better. This self-imposed goal is called:

A. Aesthetic sensitivity.
B. Altruism.
C. Curiosity.
D. Perfectionism.


Answer: D

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