Dunning-Kruger effect

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Behavioural economics.

The Dunning-Kruger effect is an irrational tendency among certain incompetent individuals systematically to overestimate their true level of competence.

In simple terms, the Dunning-Kruger effect is the reverse of the Impostor syndrome.


Such tendencies to assess evidence incorrectly are known collectively as 'cognitive bias'.


See also