Imposter Syndrome Test
This test will help you find out how much you tend to question your abilities and achievements.
Time to complete
5 minutes
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.
Questions for Imposter Syndrome Test
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.
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I can give the impression that I’m more competent than I really am.
- not at all true
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- very true
I avoid evaluations if possible and have a dread of others evaluating me.
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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.
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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.
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I’m afraid people important to me may find out that I’m not as capable as they think I am.
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I tend to remember the incidents in which I have not done my best more than those times I have done my best.
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I rarely do a project or task as well as I’d like to do it.
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Sometimes I feel or believe that my success in my life or in my job has been the result of some kind of error.
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It’s hard for me to accept compliments or praise about my intelligence or accomplishments.
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At times, I feel my success has been due to some kind of luck.
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I’m disappointed at times in my present accomplishments and think I should have accomplished much more.
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Sometimes I’m afraid others will discover how much knowledge or ability I really lack.
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I’m often afraid that I may fail at a new assignment or undertaking even though I generally do well at what I attempt.
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When I’ve succeeded at something and received recognition for my accomplishments, I have doubts that I can keep repeating that success.
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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.
- not at all true
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- very true
I often compare my ability to those around me and think they may be more intelligent than I am.
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I often worry about not succeeding with a project or examination, even though others around me have considerable confidence that I will do well.
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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.
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I feel bad and discouraged if I’m not “the best” or at least “very special” in situations that involve achievement.
- not at all true
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- very true
Similar Ideas
- 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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