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impostor syndrome
impostor syndrome Impostor syndrome, also called the impostor phenomenon or fraud syndrome, is a behavioral pattern in which people doubt their abilities or achievements and do not fully accept their success despite clear evidence of it.
Impostor syndrome, also called the impostor phenomenon or fraud syndrome, is a behavioral pattern in which people doubt their abilities or achievements and do not fully accept their success despite clear evidence of it. This can lead to insecurity, anxiety, and fear of being exposed as a fraud, and it is often discussed in high-achieving settings such as academia.