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The Psychology of Imposter Syndrome: Causes, Science, and How to Overcome It

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Featured Snippet — What is the psychology of imposter syndrome? The psychology of imposter syndrome describes a pattern of persistent self-doubt in which capable people struggle to internalize their achievements and fear being exposed as a fraud. First described by Pauline Clance and Suzanne Imes in 1978 as the “Impostor Phenomenon,” it is a psychological

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