Impostor Syndrome Test
Assess whether you suffer from impostor syndrome and to what degree
About this test
Impostor syndrome is a psychological phenomenon in which a person doubts their competence and fears being exposed as a 'fraud,' despite objective evidence of their success. Identified by psychologists Pauline Clance and Suzanne Imes, this syndrome affects approximately 70% of the population at some point in their lives. This test assesses four dimensions: persistent self-doubt, fear of being exposed, attribution of successes to external factors, and unfavorable comparison with others. The results will help you recognize these mechanisms and regain confidence in your abilities.
Dimensions assessed
- ●Persistent self-doubt- Tendency to question one's competence and legitimacy despite successes.
- ●Fear of being exposed- Fear that others will discover that you are not as competent as they think.
- ●External attribution of successes- Tendency to attribute successes to luck, timing, or the help of others rather than to one's own competence.
- ●Unfavorable comparison- Tendency to compare oneself negatively to others and to minimize one's own accomplishments.
2 comments on this test
Syndrome de l'imposteur confirmé. J'ai 25 ans de carrière et je ne me sens toujours pas légitime. Le test et le rapport donnent des clés pour comprendre d'où ça vient.
À chaque promotion, je panique. Le rapport explique le mécanisme d'attribution externe et propose des exercices de journal de réussites. Simple mais efficace.
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