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Clance IP Scale

From The Impostor Phenomenon: When Success Makes You Feel Like A Fake (pp. 20-22), by P.R. Clance, 1985, Toronto: Bantam Books. Copyright 1985 by Pauline Rose Clance, Ph.D., ABPP. Reprinted by permission. Do not reproduce without permission from Pauline Rose Clance, drpaulinerose@comcast.net, www.paulineroseclance.com.
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. *This question is required.
Not at all trueRarelySometimesOftenVery true
2. I can give the impression that I’m more competent than I really am. *This question is required.
Not at all trueRarelySometimesOftenVery true
3. I avoid evaluations if possible and have a dread of others evaluating me. *This question is required.
Not at all trueRarelySometimesOftenVery true
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. *This question is required.
Not at all trueRarelySometimesOftenVery true
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. *This question is required.
Not at all trueRarelySometimesOftenVery true
6. I’m afraid people important to me may find out that I’m not as capable as they think I am. *This question is required.
Not at all trueRarelySometimesOftenVery true
7. I tend to remember the incidents in which I have not done my best more than those times I have done my best. *This question is required.
Not at all trueRarelySometimesOftenVery true
8. I rarely do a project or task as well as I’d like to do it. *This question is required.
Not at all trueRarelySometimesOftenVery true
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. *This question is required.
Not at all trueRarelySometimesOftenVery true
10. It’s hard for me to accept compliments or praise about my intelligence or accomplishments. *This question is required.
Not at all trueRarelySometimesOftenVery true
11. At times, I feel my success has been due to some kind of luck. *This question is required.
Not at all trueRarelySometimesOftenVery true
12. I’m disappointed at times in my present accomplishments and think I should have accomplished much more. *This question is required.
Not at all trueRarelySometimesOftenVery true
13. Sometimes I’m afraid others will discover how much knowledge or ability I really lack. *This question is required.
Not at all trueRarelySometimesOftenVery true
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. *This question is required.
Not at all trueRarelySometimesOftenVery true
15. When I’ve succeeded at something and received recognition for my accomplishments, I have doubts that I can keep repeating that success. *This question is required.
Not at all trueRarelySometimesOftenVery true
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’ve done. *This question is required.
Not at all trueRarelySometimesOftenVery true
17. I often compare my ability to those around me and think they may be more intelligent than I am. *This question is required.
Not at all trueRarelySometimesOftenVery true
18. I often worry about not succeeding with a project or examination, even though others around me have considerable confidence that I will do well. *This question is required.
Not at all trueRarelySometimesOftenVery true
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. *This question is required.
Not at all trueRarelySometimesOftenVery true
20. I feel bad and discouraged if I’m not “the best” or at least “very special” in situations that involve achievement. *This question is required.
Not at all trueRarelySometimesOftenVery true
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