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지문)

Many people who appear confident and accomplished on the outside are quietly plagued by self-doubt. Despite clear evidence of their abilities, they attribute success to luck or external help rather than personal merit. This persistent feeling of being a fraud is so common that it has a name: Imposter Syndrome.Originally coined in 1978, the term describes individuals who believe they are not as competent as others perceive them to be. These individuals often fear being “found out,” even after achieving meaningful success. They downplay their accomplishments, set excessively high standards, and depend heavily on external validation. Though it can motivate some to work harder, over time, it may also lead to anxiety, burnout, and social withdrawal.This suggests that ______________________________.Understanding this mindset is the first step toward helping high performers accept their worth and manage the psychological toll of achievement.

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Vocabulary

plague (v.)	괴롭히다	/pleɪɡ/
attribute A to B	A를 B 탓으로 돌리다	/əˈtrɪbjuːt/
fraud	사기꾼, 사기	/frɔːd/
validation	인정, 확인	/ˌvælɪˈdeɪʃən/
burnout	소진, 탈진	/ˈbɜːrnaʊt/
psychological toll	심리적 대가	/ˌsaɪkəˈlɒdʒɪkəl toʊl/

 

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문제) Which of the following best completes the blank?

① even the most successful individuals may secretly question their own legitimacy
② self-doubt only arises in people with limited accomplishments
③ failure is often the result of insufficient external recognition
④ imposter syndrome rarely affects high-performing professionals
⑤ perfectionism prevents people from working hard enough to succeed

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