Imposter syndrome describes a persistent internal experience of feeling like an intellectual fraud despite objective evidence of competence and accomplishment, along with a fear that one will eventually be exposed as less capable than others believe. It was first described by psychologists Pauline Clance and Suzanne Imes, whose early research focused on high-achieving women who attributed their success to luck, timing or the ability to charm others rather than to their own ability. People experiencing it often respond by overworking to prevent an anticipated exposure or by downplaying their own achievements.
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1. Wikipedia: Impostor syndrome
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a psychological experience in which a person suffers from feelings of intellectual and/or professional fraudulence
2. Wikipedia: Impostor syndrome
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The term impostor phenomenon was introduced in an article published in 1978
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Impostor syndrome, also known as impostor phenomenon, impostorism, or impostor thoughts, is a psychological experience in which a person suffers from feelings of intellectual and/or professional fraudulence.
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Imposter phenomenon. People who perform outstandingly both academically and professionally believe that in fact, they are not really bright and that they have fooled anyone who thinks otherwise. This phenomenon might be especially persistent in women. Key conclusion: Therapeutic interventions might help to overcome imposter syndrome. Statistics Status: not replicated
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