Understanding the Dunning-Kruger Effect: When Ignorance Leads to Overconfidence
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The Dunning-Kruger Effect refers to the tendency of incompetent individuals to overestimate their abilities while underestimating the competence of others. Lack of self-awareness and metacognitive skills contribute to this phenomenon, leading to overconfidence and distorted perceptions of one's own knowledge and skills.