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Competence does not guarantee confidence. Albert Einstein once expressed dismay about the “exaggerated esteem” won by his life’s work. The feeling that one’s abilities are overestimated by others was named “imposter syndrome” in 1978. It is blamed for mental health problems as well as for stopping many people, including women and minority groups, from reaching their potential.
But self-doubt can bring unexpected benefits. Trainee doctors who suffer from imposter syndrome have a better bedside manner. Under confident employees of a US investment advisory firm are better at helping people, co-operating and encouraging others. These findings come from a recent study by Wharton researcher Basima Tewfik. Insecure folks seemed to be spurred to prove themselves on an interpersonal level.
Imposter syndrome, the research suggests, is a double-edged sword. Fear can hold people back and make them underperform. But it can also motivate them to master their job.
Even so, it is a barrier to getting to the top. Few business and political leaders climb the greasy pole without having confidence. That is because of a widespread tendency to see bravado and charisma as a sign of leadership potential, according to Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, a business psychology professor at University College London and Columbia University. Those with a quieter leadership style are often overlooked. Women are less likely to overrate themselves, he argues. Accordingly, many ill-suited men get top jobs. Arrogant people even use humble-bragging as a means of stealing some of the social equity of the under-confident.
A study of medical librarians found that three times as many of those who were new to the job had these feelings, compared with peers who had at least 11 years of experience. Perhaps “shushing” unruly medical students brings out the tiger in a person. Similarly, the confidence gap between male and female leaders closes with age, according to a study of business leaders by Zenger Folkman, a leadership development consultancy.
There is a case for rethinking attitudes to imposter syndrome. A lack of confidence is a blight. Its flipside—complacency and conceit—is more damaging still. But for the moment, in a world inclined to believe individuals’ own assessments of themselves, confidence is a well-rewarded characteristic. “Fake it until you make it, then keep on faking it” is the most profitable strategy for ambitious people.
A
people should learn to be positive and optimistic, and pursue their goals relentlessly
B
people should learn to camouflage themselves to protect themselves
C
people should make good use of play tricks in the workplace
D
people should be ambitious to succeed in life
正确答案 :A
解析
根据最后一段最后两句,可知:但就目前而言,在一个倾向于相信个人对自己评价的世界里,自信是一种有益的品质。“假装成功,直到你成功,然后继续假装下去”,这是野心勃勃的人最有收益的策略。因此,我们应该乐观、有自信,并且坚持不懈追求自己的目标。故本题答案为A。
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