A person who intentionally assumes a false identity for personal gain, such as an imposter scammer pretending to be a government official to steal financial data.
A person who, despite objective evidence of competence, feels like a fraud. This is known as Impostor Syndrome , where individuals believe their success is due to luck or timing rather than talent. The Psychology: Understanding Impostor Phenomenon impostor
While the literal definition involves external deception, the modern understanding is often internal. A person who intentionally assumes a false identity
First described by psychologists Suzanne Imes and Pauline Rose Clance in 1978, the impostor phenomenon was initially identified in high-achieving women but is now known to affect up to 80% of individuals at some point in their careers. Key Characteristics Impostor Syndrome. Acknowledging and Dealing With It Acknowledging and Dealing With It