According to recent research appearing in the Journal of Business Psychology, people who suffer from imposter syndrome at work are less likely to volunteer for positions or tasks at work that fall outside of their job description. As researchers from the Ghent University discovered, it's not that these employees are lazy; it's that they don't feel they're qualified and are afraid of contributing a poor performance. Why? Imposter syndrome. Feeling like you aren't good enough to be in the position you're in may make you feel weary about taking on any additional tasks or responsibilities; after all, what if it's your breaking point and everyone realizes you aren't qualified to begin with? If you suffer from imposter syndrome, taking on these kinds of tasks might sound to you like a recipe for disaster, rather than an opportunity to learn a new skill or develop your career.