Read the passage below and determine which combination of the given statements can be correctly inferred from the text. Passage: Perfectionism is frequently associated with psychological distress such as chronic stress, yet contemporary behavioral studies indicate that it can also yield distinct advantages. It acts as a shield against careless oversight and analytical errors, ensuring that when an individual finally delivers a completed project, the output is typically superior to the work of those who rushed to finish. The core challenge lies in mastering the balance of when to refine the details and when to override the obsessive hesitation before the delay becomes entirely counterproductive. Statements: 1. Taking extra time to complete a task can sometimes be an indicator of high-quality execution. 2. The ultimate quality of a project is directly proportional to the total amount of time spent refining it. 3. People produce rushed and careless work primarily when they are under intense stress.

Statement 1 can be inferred. The passage points out that perfectionism prevents careless errors and ensures that the final output is "typically superior to the work of those who rushed to finish." Therefore, the resulting delay or extra time taken can indeed be a sign or indicator of a superior, high-quality execution. Statement 2 cannot be inferred. The text does not state that quality continuously scales infinitely with the time spent. In fact, it warns that there is a boundary line, stating that the challenge is learning "when to override the obsessive hesitation before the delay becomes entirely counterproductive." This shows that spending excessive time eventually destroys productivity rather than steadily increasing quality. Statement 3 cannot be inferred. The passage connects perfectionism (delayed work) with psychological distress like chronic stress. It never suggests that stress causes people to make rushed decisions or produce rushed work; this reverses the relationship described in the text.