Imposter Syndrome Test

About Imposter Syndrome Test

The Imposter Syndrome Test measures how strongly you experience feelings of intellectual fraudulence, self-doubt, and the persistent fear of being "found out" despite evidence of your competence. Based on the research of psychologists Pauline Clance and Suzanne Imes, who first identified the imposter phenomenon in 1978, this assessment evaluates five key dimensions: the perfectionist, the expert, the soloist, the natural genius, and the superhero. Understanding your imposter patterns is the first step toward breaking the cycle of self-doubt. This test goes beyond a simple yes-or-no diagnosis to reveal the specific ways imposter feelings manifest in your work, relationships, and self-perception, helping you finally separate real feedback from internalized fear.

What You'll Discover

• Which of the five imposter syndrome types you most identify with
• How intensely imposter feelings affect your professional confidence
• The specific triggers that activate your self-doubt patterns
• Whether your perfectionism is fueling feelings of fraudulence
• How your imposter tendencies compare across social and work settings
• Which coping mechanisms you rely on to mask perceived inadequacy

Sample Insights

• You might discover that your imposter feelings spike most when receiving praise, not criticism
• You might discover that you operate primarily as the Expert type, driven to accumulate credentials before feeling qualified
• You might discover that your self-doubt is strongest in group settings where you compare yourself to peers
• You might discover that over-preparation is your primary coping strategy for managing feelings of fraudulence
• You might discover that childhood expectations set an impossibly high baseline for your sense of competence
• You might discover that you dismiss your achievements as luck far more often than you realize

Test Highlights

• Based on the Clance Imposter Phenomenon Scale framework
• Evaluates all five recognized imposter syndrome subtypes
• 20 questions designed to uncover hidden self-doubt patterns
• AI-powered analysis of your unique imposter profile
• Instant personalized results with actionable strategies
• Identifies your specific triggers and coping mechanisms