Impostor Syndrome

Have you ever felt that your success is just a lucky coincidence? That your achievements are not the result of your efforts but mere luck?

Impostor syndrome is a psychological issue that makes us doubt our own competence and merits, despite all evidence to the contrary.

This test will help you determine how strongly impostor syndrome affects your life.

Question 1 / 20

I often manage to complete a task well, even if at first I thought I wouldn't succeed

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Description by AI

People with impostor syndrome often underestimate their abilities and attribute their successes to external factors such as luck or the help of others, instead of recognizing their own skills and efforts.

Emma Watson, a well-known actress and activist, has openly spoken about her feelings of impostorism. Despite her successes in film and public life, she often doubted her abilities and feared that people would discover her 'inadequacy'.

Questions in the test:

I often manage to complete a task well, even if at first I thought I wouldn't succeed

• Never
• Rarely
• Sometimes
• Often
• Always

I can give the impression that I am more competent than I really am

• Never
• Rarely
• Sometimes
• Often
• Always

I feel terrified when someone evaluates my work

• Never
• Rarely
• Sometimes
• Often
• Always

When people praise me for my achievements, I fear that I won't live up to their expectations of me in the future

• Never
• Rarely
• Sometimes
• Often
• Always

Sometimes I think I got this job or achieved success because I was in the right place at the right time

• Never
• Rarely
• Sometimes
• Often
• Always

I fear that people who are important to me will find out that I am not as capable as they think

• Never
• Rarely
• Sometimes
• Often
• Always

I tend to remember my failures more than my successes

• Never
• Rarely
• Sometimes
• Often
• Always

I rarely complete a project or task as well as I would like

• Never
• Rarely
• Sometimes
• Often
• Always

Sometimes I feel that success in my life or work is the result of a mistake

• Never
• Rarely
• Sometimes
• Often
• Always

I find it difficult to accept compliments or praise regarding my intellect and achievements

• Never
• Rarely
• Sometimes
• Often
• Always

At times, I feel that my success is due to luck

• Never
• Rarely
• Sometimes
• Often
• Always

I am disappointed with my achievements at the moment and think that I should have achieved much more

• Never
• Rarely
• Sometimes
• Often
• Always

Sometimes I fear that others will discover how much knowledge or ability I really lack

• Never
• Rarely
• Sometimes
• Often
• Always

I often fear that I will fail a new task or assignment, even if I generally perform similar tasks well

• Never
• Rarely
• Sometimes
• Often
• Always

When I succeed in something and receive recognition for my achievements, I have doubts that I can repeat this success

• Never
• Rarely
• Sometimes
• Often
• Always

If I receive a lot of praise and recognition for what I have achieved, I tend to downplay the importance of my accomplishments

• Never
• Rarely
• Sometimes
• Often
• Always

I often compare my abilities to those of the people around me and think that they are smarter than me

• Never
• Rarely
• Sometimes
• Often
• Always

I often worry that I will not be able to cope with a project or exam, even if those around me are confident in my abilities

• Never
• Rarely
• Sometimes
• Often
• Always

If I am expecting a promotion or recognition, I hesitate to tell others until it is certain

• Never
• Rarely
• Sometimes
• Often
• Always

I feel bad if I am not the 'best' in situations that imply achievements

• Never
• Rarely
• Sometimes
• Often
• Always

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