Relying on external validation to feel worthy. 4. Imposters in Literature and Culture Classroom game “the imposter”
Fixates on how something is done. A single minor flaw makes them feel like a failure. Imposters
Dr. Valerie Young identified five primary ways this phenomenon manifests: Relying on external validation to feel worthy
Believes competence is measured by ease and speed. If they have to struggle to master a skill, they feel inadequate. A single minor flaw makes them feel like a failure
Behavioral predictors that often signal someone is struggling with these feelings include: Setting impossible standards. Procrastination: Delaying tasks due to fear of failure.
Getting "stuck" when a task feels too important.
Imposter Syndrome is the internal feeling of "intellectual phoniness". It affects an estimated 70% of people at some point in their lives, causing them to attribute their wins to luck rather than skill. 2. The Five Types of Imposter Syndrome