What Is the Imposter Phenomenon? What Has Been the Effect

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Essay

What is the Imposter Phenomenon? What has been the effect of this phenomenon on female managers?

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Definitions:

Negative Reinforcers

Stimuli whose removal following a behavior increases the likelihood of that behavior being repeated in the future.

Spontaneous Recovery

The reappearance of a previously extinguished response after a period without exposure to the conditioned stimulus.

Negative Reinforcement

A behavioral principle where the removal of an unfavorable outcome or stimulus increases the likelihood of a behavior being repeated.

Discrimination

The unfair or biased treatment toward various groups of individuals, frequently rooted in differences in race, age, gender, or physical abilities.