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Imposter Syndrome Test

This test will help you find out how much you tend to question your abilities and achievements.

5 minutes to complete

Eligibility

The general eligibility to complete an Imposter Syndrome Test is to be over 18 years of age and to have experienced feelings of self-doubt, insecurity, or fear of failure in your work or life.

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Questions for Imposter Syndrome Test

Questions

1.

I have often succeeded on a test or task even though I was afraid that I would not do well before I undertook the task. 

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. not at all true
  2. rarely
  3. sometimes
  4. often
  5. very true
2.

I can give the impression that I’m more competent than I really am.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. not at all true
  2. rarely
  3. sometimes
  4. often
  5. very true
3.

I avoid evaluations if possible and have a dread of others evaluating me.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. not at all true
  2. rarely
  3. sometimes
  4. often
  5. very true
4.

When people praise me for something I’ve accomplished, I’m afraid I won’t be able to live up to their expectations of me in the future.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. not at all true
  2. rarely
  3. sometimes
  4. often
  5. very true
5.

I sometimes think I obtained my present position or gained my present success because I happened to be in the right place at the right time or knew the right people.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. not at all true
  2. rarely
  3. sometimes
  4. often
  5. very true
6.

I’m afraid people important to me may find out that I’m not as capable as they think I am.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. not at all true
  2. rarely
  3. sometimes
  4. often
  5. very true
7.

I tend to remember the incidents in which I have not done my best more than those times I have done my best.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. not at all true
  2. rarely
  3. sometimes
  4. often
  5. very true
8.

I rarely do a project or task as well as I’d like to do it.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. not at all true
  2. rarely
  3. sometimes
  4. often
  5. very true
9.

Sometimes I feel or believe that my success in my life or in my job has been the result of some kind of error.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. not at all true
  2. rarely
  3. sometimes
  4. often
  5. very true
10.

It’s hard for me to accept compliments or praise about my intelligence or accomplishments.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. not at all true
  2. rarely
  3. sometimes
  4. often
  5. very true
11.

At times, I feel my success has been due to some kind of luck.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. not at all true
  2. rarely
  3. sometimes
  4. often
  5. very true
12.

I’m disappointed at times in my present accomplishments and think I should have accomplished much more.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. not at all true
  2. rarely
  3. sometimes
  4. often
  5. very true
13.

Sometimes I’m afraid others will discover how much knowledge or ability I really lack.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. not at all true
  2. rarely
  3. sometimes
  4. often
  5. very true
14.

I’m often afraid that I may fail at a new assignment or undertaking even though I generally do well at what I attempt.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. not at all true
  2. rarely
  3. sometimes
  4. often
  5. very true
15.

When I’ve succeeded at something and received recognition for my accomplishments, I have doubts that I can keep repeating that success.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. not at all true
  2. rarely
  3. sometimes
  4. often
  5. very true
16.

If I receive a great deal of praise and recognition for something I’ve accomplished, I tend to discount the importance of what I’ve done.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. not at all true
  2. rarely
  3. sometimes
  4. often
  5. very true
17.

I often compare my ability to those around me and think they may be more intelligent than I am.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. not at all true
  2. rarely
  3. sometimes
  4. often
  5. very true
18.

I often worry about not succeeding with a project or examination, even though others around me have considerable confidence that I will do well.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. not at all true
  2. rarely
  3. sometimes
  4. often
  5. very true
19.

If I’m going to receive a promotion or gain recognition of some kind, I hesitate to tell others until it is an accomplished fact.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. not at all true
  2. rarely
  3. sometimes
  4. often
  5. very true
20.

I feel bad and discouraged if I’m not “the best” or at least “very special” in situations that involve achievement.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. not at all true
  2. rarely
  3. sometimes
  4. often
  5. very true

Scales Similar to Imposter Syndrome Test

  • Validation of Imposter Syndrome Test (VIST)
  • Perceived Competence Scale (PCS)
  • Questionnaire for Measuring Imposter Phenomenon (QMIP)
  • Imposter Syndrome Scale (ISS)
  • Internal Attributes Questionnaire (IAQ)
  • Imposter Syndrome Beliefs Scale (ISBS)

Here are some FAQs and additional information
on
Imposter Syndrome Test

What is the purpose of Imposter Syndrome Test?

The purpose of the Imposter Syndrome Test is to measure how much an individual experiences feelings of self-doubt and insecurity. It can help identify areas of difficulty and measure the severity of the individual's experience of imposter syndrome.

How is the Imposter Syndrome Test administered?

The Imposter Syndrome Test is an online self-report questionnaire that is completed by the individual. It consists of 20 questions about feelings of insecurity, self-doubt, and fear of failure.

Is the Imposter Syndrome Test reliable?

The Imposter Syndrome Test has been found to be reliable and valid in research studies. It has demonstrated good internal consistency, meaning that the items on the questionnaire measure the same construct.

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