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

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.

Tries to excel in every role (parent, partner, worker). Falling short in any area causes deep shame. 3. The "Four P’s" of Imposter Behavior

Behavioral predictors that often signal someone is struggling with these feelings include: Setting impossible standards. Procrastination: Delaying tasks due to fear 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

Fixates on how something is done. A single minor flaw makes them feel like a failure.