A form of insecurity wherein a person is constantly threatened by the feeling of being exposed, of doubting their own skills and qualifications to be in their position, and of being a fraud. People who perceive themselves to be perfectionists, experts, and who prefer to work alone are more at risk.
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Originated from/Coined by
Dr. Pauline R. Clance and Dr. Suzanne A. Imes
Further Reading/ References
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Impostor_syndrome
https://plantae.org/combatting-the-impostor-syndrome-in-academic-science-you-probably-are-as-smart-as-they-think/
http://time.com/5312483/how-to-deal-with-impostor-syndrome/