How well do you know about impostor syndrome?

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    In which of these environments or settings can impostor syndrome take place?

    • Educational institutes
    • Workplaces
    • Social gatherings
    • All of these
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Would you like to take a test to know how well you know about impostor syndrome? Here is a quiz on the same. Impostor syndrome, which is also called impostor phenomenon or impostorism, is a condition in which one starts doubting his own skills, achievements, and talents. Impostor syndrome is not so rare in people. So, get ready to answer some questions about impostor syndrome, and these questions will also help you expand your knowledge. All the best!

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  • 2. 

    It's believed that nearly 70 percent of all people will deal with impostor syndrome once or more in their life.

    • True

    • False

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  • 3. 

    Which of these factors is connected with imposter syndrome?

    • Anxiety

    • Depression

    • Family expectations

    • All of these

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  • 4. 

    Which of these is a type of impostor syndrome?

    • The Perfectionist

    • The Expert

    • The Soloist

    • All of these

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  • 5. 

    Which of these is not a characteristic of impostor syndrome?

    • Doubting your talents

    • Fear of being exposed regarding your skills or achievements

    • Overconfidence

    • Both A & B

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  • 6. 

    The urge to be the best is not a characteristic of impostor syndrome.

    • True

    • False

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  • 7. 

    Which of these is the best example of "The Perfectionist"?

    • A person who procrastinates things.

    • A person who is jealous of his friend's branded clothes.

    • A person who can't digest the fact that he didn't score the highest marks.

    • A person who doesn't have any desire for wealth.

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  • 8. 

    What is the name of the article where the term "impostor phenomenon" was first used?

    • "The Impostor Phenomenon in High Achieving Women: Dynamics and Therapeutic Intervention"

    • "The Impostor Phenomenon in the modern world: Dynamics and Therapeutic Intervention"

    • "The Impostor Phenomenon and its effects: Dynamics and Therapeutic Intervention"

    • "The Impostor Phenomenon in Higher Class Men and Women: Dynamics and Therapeutic Intervention"

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  • 9. 

    This is not a symptom of impostor syndrome.

    • Feeling of incompetence

    • Feeling bored at workplace

    • Considering external factors as the reason for your success

    • None of these

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  • 10. 

    In which of group of people was imposter syndrome most commonly observed when it was newly understood?

    • High-achieving men

    • High-achieving women

    • Children

    • Middle-aged men

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