Impostor syndrome, also known as impostor phenomenon, impostorism or impostor thoughts, is a psychological experience in which a person suffers from feelings of intellectual or professional fraudulence despite outward evidence of their competence. One definition describes it as the subjective experience of self-doubt about one's own abilities and accomplishments compared with others, despite evidence that would suggest otherwise.
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Core ClaimA psychological experience in which a person suffers from feelings of intellectual and/or professional fraudulence despite evidence of competence. 1 First Described Year Replication Standing Classification
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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.
Section: History
The term impostor phenomenon was introduced in an article published in 1978, titled "The Impostor Phenomenon in High Achieving Women: Dynamics and Therapeutic Intervention" by Pauline R. Clance and Suzanne A. Imes.
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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.
In Branch: Cognitive Psychology, Lead section
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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