Imposters -

Dr. Valerie Young identified five primary ways this phenomenon manifests:

Feels they must accomplish everything alone. Asking for help is seen as a sign of failure.

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 Imposters

Relying on external validation to feel worthy. 4. Imposters in Literature and Culture Classroom game “the imposter”

Getting "stuck" when a task feels too important. Imposter Syndrome is the internal feeling of "intellectual

Believes competence is measured by ease and speed. If they have to struggle to master a skill, they feel inadequate.

Fixates on how something is done. A single minor flaw makes them feel like a failure. The Five Types of Imposter Syndrome Relying on

Focuses on how much they know. They feel like a fraud if they don't have all the answers.