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== See also ==
== See also ==
* [[Dunning-Kruger effect]]
* [[Dunning-Kruger effect]]
* [[Emotional intelligence]]
* [[Behavioural economics]]
* [[Behavioural economics]]



Revision as of 11:02, 11 December 2016

Behavioural economics.

An irrational tendency among certain fully competent individuals systematically to underestimate their true level of competence.

Such individuals irrationally fear being found out as 'impostors' in their field of competence.


Sometimes spelled 'imposter' syndrome.


See also