Dunning-Kruger effects

A form of Dunning-Kruger effect — A cognitive bias where an individual with limited knowledge or competence in a specific domain tends to greatly overestimate their own ability relative to objective criteria or the performance of others.

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noun
  1. pluralplural of Dunning-Kruger effect
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