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Imposter Syndrome Test

20 Questions
3 Minutes

Do you feel like an imposter?

Imposter syndrome, also known as the imposter phenomenon, is not an official diagnosis. The feeling of being a fraud is common among high achievers; they can feel they do not deserve their success. These feelings can start at a young age if children experience pressure from parents to achieve. See where you fall on the imposterism scale.

Using the key below, answer the questions based on how strongly you agree or disagree with the statement.

Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
1. I appear accomplished, though that's not how I see myself.
Agree
Disagree
2. I am filled with self-doubt about my abilities.
Agree
Disagree
3. Other people are much more capable and talented than I am.
Agree
Disagree
4. I deserve my success.
Agree
Disagree
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5. I feel I am faking it at my job.
Agree
Disagree
6. I have a chronic feeling of inadequacy.
Agree
Disagree
7. I rarely talk about my accomplishments.
Agree
Disagree
8. I am uncomfortable receiving compliments about my work.
Agree
Disagree
9. I minimize my accomplishments.
Agree
Disagree
10. I rarely compare myself with others.
Agree
Disagree
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11. My achievements are the result of chance.
Agree
Disagree
12. I am just playing the part of a successful person.
Agree
Disagree
13. I haven't earned the good feedback I get.
Agree
Disagree
14. I rarely feel confident in my abilities.
Agree
Disagree
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15. I feel like I don’t measure up.
Agree
Disagree
16. I feel like I am winging it all the time.
Agree
Disagree
17. I attribute my accomplishments to luck.
Agree
Disagree
18. I feel like a fraud.
Agree
Disagree
19. I am uneasy with receiving praise.
Agree
Disagree
20. I am unafraid of failure, I take on new challenges gladly.
Agree
Disagree
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Who Is This Test For?

This test is for anyone who questions their success or their accomplishments. This test is designed for adults and is not intended to be diagnostic.

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How to Get Help

A healthcare provider can help guide your feelings about being a fraud. Seek out a mental healthcare professional in your area on the Psychology Today Therapy Directory.

Sources

P.R. Clance. Clance Impostor Phenomenon Scale (CIPS)

C.G. Last, J.T. Harvey. Harvey Impostor Phenomenon Scale (HIPS) 

Sakulku, Alexander. Multidimensional Inventory of Impostor Phenomenon (MIIP)

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