1. I have often succeeded on a test or task even though I was afraid that I would not do well before I undertook the task.

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2. I can give the impression that I'm more competent than I really am.

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3. I avoid evaluations if possible and have a dread of others evaluating me.

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4. When people praise me for something I've accomplished, I'm afraid I won't be able to live up to their expectations of me in the future.

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5. I sometimes think I obtained my present position or gained my present success because I happened to be in the right place at the right time or knew the right people.

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6. I'm afraid people important to me may find out that I am not as capable as they think I am.

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7. I tend to remember the incidents in which I have not done my best more than those times I have done my best.

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8. I rarely do a project or task as well as I'd like to do it.

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9. Sometimes I feel or believe that my success in my life or in my job has been the result of some kind of error.

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10. It's hard for me to accept compliments or praise about my intelligence or accomplishments.

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11. At times, I feel my success has been due to some kind of luck.

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12. I'm disappointed at times in my present accomplishments and think I should have accomplished much more.

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13. Sometimes I'm afraid others will discover how much knowledge or ability I really lack.

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14. I'm often afraid that I may fail at a new assignment or undertaking even though I generally do well at what I attempt.

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15. When I have succeeded at something and received recognition for my accomplishments, I have doubts that I can keep repeating that success.

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16. If I receive a great deal of praise and recognition for something I've accomplished, I tend to discount the importance of what I have done.

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17. I often compare my ability to those around me and think they may be more intelligent than I am.

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18. I often worry about not succeeding with a project or on an examination, even though others around me have considerable confidence that I will do well.

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19. If I'm going to receive a promotion or gain recognition of some kind, I hesitate to tell others until it is an accomplished fact.

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20. I feel bad and discouraged if I'm not "the best" or at least "very special" in situations that involve achievement.

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