The Dunning–Kruger Effect

[BertramN]

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The Dunning–Kruger effect has become a significant factor in the twenty-first century politics of the United States.

For those unfamiliar with the term, the Dunning–Kruger effect can be described in this way: “If you were asked to rate how funny you are, you probably would not say you are a stand-up comedian, but still funnier than the average person. The problem? So would most people, and most of us probably just aren’t that funny.”

A 1999 study by psychologists David Dunning and Justin Kruger involved metacognition and the lack thereof by less competent groups and individuals.

In 1871, Charles Darwin wrote of his own understanding of metacognition in The Descent of Man. He wrote, “Ignorance more frequently begets confidence than does knowledge.”

Dunning and Kruger found this bias when they tested students in areas of humor, grammar, and logic. The two psychologists then compared each student’s estimated ability with their final test scores. Those comparisons showed the students who scored the lowest also greatly overestimated their abilities, while those who did best slightly underestimated their expected performance. This is illustrated in the following graph, and shows those who have little knowledge in a subject are aware of their limitation, but those with just the bare minimum or no actual knowledge of a subject vastly overestimate their abilities. Those who are more competent are more mindful of the gaps in their knowledge, up to the point of high competence where the geniuses realize their true skill level.

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In their paper, Dunning and Kruger explain there are two important factors in the individual’s level of metacognition. Ego is the first, since very few people are willing to admit to themselves they are below average in anything. Second is that most people are poor at judging a skill level due to their below-average ability in that particular skill. A Catch 22 in the human thought process, which leads to a person’s lack of knowledge making them unable to see their own errors.

“Incompetent people, the researchers found, are not only poor performers, they are also unable to accurately assess and recognize the quality of their own work. These low performers were also unable to recognize the skill and competence levels of other people, which is part of the reason why they consistently view themselves as better, more capable, and more knowledgeable than others.”

As Dunning and Kruger put it, “overestimation occurs, in part, because people who are unskilled in these domains suffer a dual burden: Not only do these people reach erroneous conclusions and make unfortunate choices, but their incompetence robs them of the metacognitive ability to realize it.”

Dunning-Kruger Effect: Why Incompetent People Think They Are Superior

For those curious about their own level of metacognitive ability, the following link offers a test. But it is only accurate when the person being tested answers each question honestly.

For those who score poorly, it is expected they will deny the validity of the test, as many deny everything scientific. Have fun and prepare for the right wing lunacy that will be in response to this OP.

Are You Stupid? Take Our 60-Second Test!

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[fncceo]

Oh, the irony.

 

[ptbw forever]

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The Dunning–Kruger effect has become a significant factor in the twenty-first century politics of the United States.

For those unfamiliar with the term, the Dunning–Kruger effect can be described in this way: “If you were asked to rate how funny you are, you probably would not say you are a stand-up comedian, but still funnier than the average person. The problem? So would most people, and most of us probably just aren’t that funny.”

A 1999 study by psychologists David Dunning and Justin Kruger involved metacognition and the lack thereof by less competent groups and individuals.

In 1871, Charles Darwin wrote of his own understanding of metacognition in The Descent of Man. He wrote, “Ignorance more frequently begets confidence than does knowledge.”

Dunning and Kruger found this bias when they tested students in areas of humor, grammar, and logic. The two psychologists then compared each student’s estimated ability with their final test scores. Those comparisons showed the students who scored the lowest also greatly overestimated their abilities, while those who did best slightly underestimated their expected performance. This is illustrated in the following graph, and shows those who have little knowledge in a subject are aware of their limitation, but those with just the bare minimum or no actual knowledge of a subject vastly overestimate their abilities. Those who are more competent are more mindful of the gaps in their knowledge, up to the point of high competence where the geniuses realize their true skill level.

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In their paper, Dunning and Kruger explain there are two important factors in the individual’s level of metacognition. Ego is the first, since very few people are willing to admit to themselves they are below average in anything. Second is that most people are poor at judging a skill level due to their below-average ability in that particular skill. A Catch 22 in the human thought process, which leads to a person’s lack of knowledge making them unable to see their own errors.

“Incompetent people, the researchers found, are not only poor performers, they are also unable to accurately assess and recognize the quality of their own work. These low performers were also unable to recognize the skill and competence levels of other people, which is part of the reason why they consistently view themselves as better, more capable, and more knowledgeable than others.”

As Dunning and Kruger put it, “overestimation occurs, in part, because people who are unskilled in these domains suffer a dual burden: Not only do these people reach erroneous conclusions and make unfortunate choices, but their incompetence robs them of the metacognitive ability to realize it.”

Dunning-Kruger Effect: Why Incompetent People Think They Are Superior

For those curious about their own level of metacognitive ability, the following link offers a test. But it is only accurate when the person being tested answers each question honestly.

For those who score poorly, it is expected they will deny the validity of the test, as many deny everything scientific. Have fun and prepare for the right wing lunacy that will be in response to this OP.

Are You Stupid? Take Our 60-Second Test!


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You are just losing Democrats even more votes, moron.

 

[fncceo]

Back in the day ... the Democrat's message was "Vote for us. We're all in this together. Little guys against the system." "Workers of the country, unite.". It was a populist message and resonated with working-class America.

Now, the message is, "Vote for us because, we're way smarter than you fly-over state hicks. Our superior minds know what is best for you trailer park deplorables".

The ironic part is, despite their massive, collective intellect, they can't really understand why this message doesn't resonate with the parts of America that don't line the coasts.

 

[night_son]

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The Dunning–Kruger effect has become a significant factor in the twenty-first century politics of the United States.

For those unfamiliar with the term, the Dunning–Kruger effect can be described in this way: “If you were asked to rate how funny you are, you probably would not say you are a stand-up comedian, but still funnier than the average person. The problem? So would most people, and most of us probably just aren’t that funny.”

A 1999 study by psychologists David Dunning and Justin Kruger involved metacognition and the lack thereof by less competent groups and individuals.

In 1871, Charles Darwin wrote of his own understanding of metacognition in The Descent of Man. He wrote, “Ignorance more frequently begets confidence than does knowledge.”

Dunning and Kruger found this bias when they tested students in areas of humor, grammar, and logic. The two psychologists then compared each student’s estimated ability with their final test scores. Those comparisons showed the students who scored the lowest also greatly overestimated their abilities, while those who did best slightly underestimated their expected performance. This is illustrated in the following graph, and shows those who have little knowledge in a subject are aware of their limitation, but those with just the bare minimum or no actual knowledge of a subject vastly overestimate their abilities. Those who are more competent are more mindful of the gaps in their knowledge, up to the point of high competence where the geniuses realize their true skill level.

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In their paper, Dunning and Kruger explain there are two important factors in the individual’s level of metacognition. Ego is the first, since very few people are willing to admit to themselves they are below average in anything. Second is that most people are poor at judging a skill level due to their below-average ability in that particular skill. A Catch 22 in the human thought process, which leads to a person’s lack of knowledge making them unable to see their own errors.

“Incompetent people, the researchers found, are not only poor performers, they are also unable to accurately assess and recognize the quality of their own work. These low performers were also unable to recognize the skill and competence levels of other people, which is part of the reason why they consistently view themselves as better, more capable, and more knowledgeable than others.”

As Dunning and Kruger put it, “overestimation occurs, in part, because people who are unskilled in these domains suffer a dual burden: Not only do these people reach erroneous conclusions and make unfortunate choices, but their incompetence robs them of the metacognitive ability to realize it.”

Dunning-Kruger Effect: Why Incompetent People Think They Are Superior

For those curious about their own level of metacognitive ability, the following link offers a test. But it is only accurate when the person being tested answers each question honestly.

For those who score poorly, it is expected they will deny the validity of the test, as many deny everything scientific. Have fun and prepare for the right wing lunacy that will be in response to this OP.

Are You Stupid? Take Our 60-Second Test!


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Let us return to class for a moment . . .

Quantifiable: (adj.) Capable of being quantified.
Evident: (adj.) (1.)Clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment. (2.) Capable of being seen or noticed.

Dunning-Kruger is a cross-sectional quantitative measure of a statistical minority extrapolated to derive a behavioral tendency reflective of a majority of posited individual dispositions. In the context you have presented, for its use to dismiss the political position of Donald Trump voter-supporters, proof of its veracity so applied, requires an intellectual leap of faith, and personal subscription to the intangible; much like belief in God. Either you're a positivist Christian, or an apositivist intellectualist borderline atheist.

I know, none of it makes sense to me either. How can believers in scientific proof and material realm logic also believe in an omnipotent, invisible being? Conversely, how can believers in thought as path to all knowledge through abstract reasoning not believe in an immaterial God? What else makes little sense? Assigning mass psychological disorder to tens of millions of your fellow Americans for the purpose of invalidating and dismissing their highly personal, closely held points of view.

Now, back down to Earth.

On the evident, plain-as-the-nose-attached-to-your-face front, we have tens of millions of Americans who support(ed)/approved(ed) of the following by act of casting their vote for Democrat candidates the last several election cycles:

Indoctrination, desecration and surgical mutilation of our young minds and bodies. Desecration of the ancient sanctity of the institutions of marriage and family. Dismemberment of our unborn developing children in the womb. Higher value placed on the lives of illegal and refugee immigrants than American citizens. Naked hatred of Christianity traditional American values shared by the Founders, approval of the burning of our Flag, Disrespect for our warrior-heroes--the living and remains of the fallen, patriotism when convenient, Hatred of federal law enforcement agencies as necessary for the cause, pedophilia added to LGTBQ, and many, many other evident Leftist platforms.

Now, tell me truthfully--if possible--how can a decent human being, let alone an American, support directly or by ignorance, any one of the platforms in the above paragraph without serious guilt or denial as anti-depressant?

Would you still assign psychological disorder to Donald Trump voters--fellow Americans who have taken an immovable stand against the horrors I've listed above? Perhaps you should thank us instead.

 

[sparky]

the working class is always handed some line by this country's elites

maga is no different than hope & change

they've sh*t us for over a generation , and own all this countries wealth

look no further than partisans for egotistical poor judgement claiming THEY are the real Americans

~S~

 

[Marion Morrison]

Back in the day ... the Democrat's message was "Vote for us. We're all in this together. Little guys against the system." "Workers of the country, unite.". It was a populist message and resonated with working-class America.

Now, the message is, "Vote for us because, we're way smarter than you fly-over state hicks. Our superior minds know what is best for you trailer park deplorables".

The ironic part is, despite their massive, collective intellect, they can't really understand why this message doesn't resonate with the parts of America that don't line the coasts.

I've told them literally 1k times, they will not ever get it. I find that strangely amusing in a catmouse sort of way.

 

[CrusaderFrank]

Oh, the irony.

"Obama is the smartest" and "Hillary is the most qualified" are textbook examples

 

[Mac1958]

I don't think it's about intelligence as much as it is about the fact that the Right has essentially created an entirely separate, informational/intellectual closed circuit.

Within that closed circuit, information is rationed and controlled, to the point at which thought processes (not just talking points or opinions) have become uniform.

I've never seen anything like it, although college campuses come fairly close.
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[JakeStarkey]

Cult45 is an excellent example of the dunning-kruger effect.

 

[fncceo]

Cult45

I like that ... I'm having tee-shirts made.

 

[Norman]

Dunning Kruger effect... that does describe the OP. I think you are right at the peak of the chart.

Just as the people who try to argue that a billionaire businessman is a "failure", while they as a bum are a success. Best of luck.

 

[dave p]

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The Dunning–Kruger effect has become a significant factor in the twenty-first century politics of the United States.

For those unfamiliar with the term, the Dunning–Kruger effect can be described in this way: “If you were asked to rate how funny you are, you probably would not say you are a stand-up comedian, but still funnier than the average person. The problem? So would most people, and most of us probably just aren’t that funny.”

A 1999 study by psychologists David Dunning and Justin Kruger involved metacognition and the lack thereof by less competent groups and individuals.

In 1871, Charles Darwin wrote of his own understanding of metacognition in The Descent of Man. He wrote, “Ignorance more frequently begets confidence than does knowledge.”

Dunning and Kruger found this bias when they tested students in areas of humor, grammar, and logic. The two psychologists then compared each student’s estimated ability with their final test scores. Those comparisons showed the students who scored the lowest also greatly overestimated their abilities, while those who did best slightly underestimated their expected performance. This is illustrated in the following graph, and shows those who have little knowledge in a subject are aware of their limitation, but those with just the bare minimum or no actual knowledge of a subject vastly overestimate their abilities. Those who are more competent are more mindful of the gaps in their knowledge, up to the point of high competence where the geniuses realize their true skill level.

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In their paper, Dunning and Kruger explain there are two important factors in the individual’s level of metacognition. Ego is the first, since very few people are willing to admit to themselves they are below average in anything. Second is that most people are poor at judging a skill level due to their below-average ability in that particular skill. A Catch 22 in the human thought process, which leads to a person’s lack of knowledge making them unable to see their own errors.

“Incompetent people, the researchers found, are not only poor performers, they are also unable to accurately assess and recognize the quality of their own work. These low performers were also unable to recognize the skill and competence levels of other people, which is part of the reason why they consistently view themselves as better, more capable, and more knowledgeable than others.”

As Dunning and Kruger put it, “overestimation occurs, in part, because people who are unskilled in these domains suffer a dual burden: Not only do these people reach erroneous conclusions and make unfortunate choices, but their incompetence robs them of the metacognitive ability to realize it.”

Dunning-Kruger Effect: Why Incompetent People Think They Are Superior

For those curious about their own level of metacognitive ability, the following link offers a test. But it is only accurate when the person being tested answers each question honestly.

For those who score poorly, it is expected they will deny the validity of the test, as many deny everything scientific. Have fun and prepare for the right wing lunacy that will be in response to this OP.

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Its comical that you post a picture about Trump supporters. The dunning Kruger experience is valid across the board. If you wanted to be honest, you would show that.

 

[Hutch Starskey]

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The Dunning–Kruger effect has become a significant factor in the twenty-first century politics of the United States.

For those unfamiliar with the term, the Dunning–Kruger effect can be described in this way: “If you were asked to rate how funny you are, you probably would not say you are a stand-up comedian, but still funnier than the average person. The problem? So would most people, and most of us probably just aren’t that funny.”

A 1999 study by psychologists David Dunning and Justin Kruger involved metacognition and the lack thereof by less competent groups and individuals.

In 1871, Charles Darwin wrote of his own understanding of metacognition in The Descent of Man. He wrote, “Ignorance more frequently begets confidence than does knowledge.”

Dunning and Kruger found this bias when they tested students in areas of humor, grammar, and logic. The two psychologists then compared each student’s estimated ability with their final test scores. Those comparisons showed the students who scored the lowest also greatly overestimated their abilities, while those who did best slightly underestimated their expected performance. This is illustrated in the following graph, and shows those who have little knowledge in a subject are aware of their limitation, but those with just the bare minimum or no actual knowledge of a subject vastly overestimate their abilities. Those who are more competent are more mindful of the gaps in their knowledge, up to the point of high competence where the geniuses realize their true skill level.

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In their paper, Dunning and Kruger explain there are two important factors in the individual’s level of metacognition. Ego is the first, since very few people are willing to admit to themselves they are below average in anything. Second is that most people are poor at judging a skill level due to their below-average ability in that particular skill. A Catch 22 in the human thought process, which leads to a person’s lack of knowledge making them unable to see their own errors.

“Incompetent people, the researchers found, are not only poor performers, they are also unable to accurately assess and recognize the quality of their own work. These low performers were also unable to recognize the skill and competence levels of other people, which is part of the reason why they consistently view themselves as better, more capable, and more knowledgeable than others.”

As Dunning and Kruger put it, “overestimation occurs, in part, because people who are unskilled in these domains suffer a dual burden: Not only do these people reach erroneous conclusions and make unfortunate choices, but their incompetence robs them of the metacognitive ability to realize it.”

Dunning-Kruger Effect: Why Incompetent People Think They Are Superior

For those curious about their own level of metacognitive ability, the following link offers a test. But it is only accurate when the person being tested answers each question honestly.

For those who score poorly, it is expected they will deny the validity of the test, as many deny everything scientific. Have fun and prepare for the right wing lunacy that will be in response to this OP.

Are You Stupid? Take Our 60-Second Test!


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Yep. Simply too dumb to know they're dumb.

 

[Hutch Starskey]

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The Dunning–Kruger effect has become a significant factor in the twenty-first century politics of the United States.

For those unfamiliar with the term, the Dunning–Kruger effect can be described in this way: “If you were asked to rate how funny you are, you probably would not say you are a stand-up comedian, but still funnier than the average person. The problem? So would most people, and most of us probably just aren’t that funny.”

A 1999 study by psychologists David Dunning and Justin Kruger involved metacognition and the lack thereof by less competent groups and individuals.

In 1871, Charles Darwin wrote of his own understanding of metacognition in The Descent of Man. He wrote, “Ignorance more frequently begets confidence than does knowledge.”

Dunning and Kruger found this bias when they tested students in areas of humor, grammar, and logic. The two psychologists then compared each student’s estimated ability with their final test scores. Those comparisons showed the students who scored the lowest also greatly overestimated their abilities, while those who did best slightly underestimated their expected performance. This is illustrated in the following graph, and shows those who have little knowledge in a subject are aware of their limitation, but those with just the bare minimum or no actual knowledge of a subject vastly overestimate their abilities. Those who are more competent are more mindful of the gaps in their knowledge, up to the point of high competence where the geniuses realize their true skill level.

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In their paper, Dunning and Kruger explain there are two important factors in the individual’s level of metacognition. Ego is the first, since very few people are willing to admit to themselves they are below average in anything. Second is that most people are poor at judging a skill level due to their below-average ability in that particular skill. A Catch 22 in the human thought process, which leads to a person’s lack of knowledge making them unable to see their own errors.

“Incompetent people, the researchers found, are not only poor performers, they are also unable to accurately assess and recognize the quality of their own work. These low performers were also unable to recognize the skill and competence levels of other people, which is part of the reason why they consistently view themselves as better, more capable, and more knowledgeable than others.”

As Dunning and Kruger put it, “overestimation occurs, in part, because people who are unskilled in these domains suffer a dual burden: Not only do these people reach erroneous conclusions and make unfortunate choices, but their incompetence robs them of the metacognitive ability to realize it.”

Dunning-Kruger Effect: Why Incompetent People Think They Are Superior

For those curious about their own level of metacognitive ability, the following link offers a test. But it is only accurate when the person being tested answers each question honestly.

For those who score poorly, it is expected they will deny the validity of the test, as many deny everything scientific. Have fun and prepare for the right wing lunacy that will be in response to this OP.

Are You Stupid? Take Our 60-Second Test!


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You are just losing Democrats even more votes, moron.

Thanks for the timely example.

 

[westwall]

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The Dunning–Kruger effect has become a significant factor in the twenty-first century politics of the United States.

For those unfamiliar with the term, the Dunning–Kruger effect can be described in this way: “If you were asked to rate how funny you are, you probably would not say you are a stand-up comedian, but still funnier than the average person. The problem? So would most people, and most of us probably just aren’t that funny.”

A 1999 study by psychologists David Dunning and Justin Kruger involved metacognition and the lack thereof by less competent groups and individuals.

In 1871, Charles Darwin wrote of his own understanding of metacognition in The Descent of Man. He wrote, “Ignorance more frequently begets confidence than does knowledge.”

Dunning and Kruger found this bias when they tested students in areas of humor, grammar, and logic. The two psychologists then compared each student’s estimated ability with their final test scores. Those comparisons showed the students who scored the lowest also greatly overestimated their abilities, while those who did best slightly underestimated their expected performance. This is illustrated in the following graph, and shows those who have little knowledge in a subject are aware of their limitation, but those with just the bare minimum or no actual knowledge of a subject vastly overestimate their abilities. Those who are more competent are more mindful of the gaps in their knowledge, up to the point of high competence where the geniuses realize their true skill level.

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In their paper, Dunning and Kruger explain there are two important factors in the individual’s level of metacognition. Ego is the first, since very few people are willing to admit to themselves they are below average in anything. Second is that most people are poor at judging a skill level due to their below-average ability in that particular skill. A Catch 22 in the human thought process, which leads to a person’s lack of knowledge making them unable to see their own errors.

“Incompetent people, the researchers found, are not only poor performers, they are also unable to accurately assess and recognize the quality of their own work. These low performers were also unable to recognize the skill and competence levels of other people, which is part of the reason why they consistently view themselves as better, more capable, and more knowledgeable than others.”

As Dunning and Kruger put it, “overestimation occurs, in part, because people who are unskilled in these domains suffer a dual burden: Not only do these people reach erroneous conclusions and make unfortunate choices, but their incompetence robs them of the metacognitive ability to realize it.”

Dunning-Kruger Effect: Why Incompetent People Think They Are Superior

For those curious about their own level of metacognitive ability, the following link offers a test. But it is only accurate when the person being tested answers each question honestly.

For those who score poorly, it is expected they will deny the validity of the test, as many deny everything scientific. Have fun and prepare for the right wing lunacy that will be in response to this OP.

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And wouldn't you know it, you're a poster child for the effect! I find it amusing that most people who post D-K studies, and then sit back with their self indulgent smiles glues to their faces don't understand that it applies to them more than their intended targets. That is one of the beautiful aspects of D-K. Those most prone to point to it and go "oh, oh, oh" are the very people they claim they are better than.

Funny that.

 

[Hutch Starskey]

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The Dunning–Kruger effect has become a significant factor in the twenty-first century politics of the United States.

For those unfamiliar with the term, the Dunning–Kruger effect can be described in this way: “If you were asked to rate how funny you are, you probably would not say you are a stand-up comedian, but still funnier than the average person. The problem? So would most people, and most of us probably just aren’t that funny.”

A 1999 study by psychologists David Dunning and Justin Kruger involved metacognition and the lack thereof by less competent groups and individuals.

In 1871, Charles Darwin wrote of his own understanding of metacognition in The Descent of Man. He wrote, “Ignorance more frequently begets confidence than does knowledge.”

Dunning and Kruger found this bias when they tested students in areas of humor, grammar, and logic. The two psychologists then compared each student’s estimated ability with their final test scores. Those comparisons showed the students who scored the lowest also greatly overestimated their abilities, while those who did best slightly underestimated their expected performance. This is illustrated in the following graph, and shows those who have little knowledge in a subject are aware of their limitation, but those with just the bare minimum or no actual knowledge of a subject vastly overestimate their abilities. Those who are more competent are more mindful of the gaps in their knowledge, up to the point of high competence where the geniuses realize their true skill level.

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In their paper, Dunning and Kruger explain there are two important factors in the individual’s level of metacognition. Ego is the first, since very few people are willing to admit to themselves they are below average in anything. Second is that most people are poor at judging a skill level due to their below-average ability in that particular skill. A Catch 22 in the human thought process, which leads to a person’s lack of knowledge making them unable to see their own errors.

“Incompetent people, the researchers found, are not only poor performers, they are also unable to accurately assess and recognize the quality of their own work. These low performers were also unable to recognize the skill and competence levels of other people, which is part of the reason why they consistently view themselves as better, more capable, and more knowledgeable than others.”

As Dunning and Kruger put it, “overestimation occurs, in part, because people who are unskilled in these domains suffer a dual burden: Not only do these people reach erroneous conclusions and make unfortunate choices, but their incompetence robs them of the metacognitive ability to realize it.”

Dunning-Kruger Effect: Why Incompetent People Think They Are Superior

For those curious about their own level of metacognitive ability, the following link offers a test. But it is only accurate when the person being tested answers each question honestly.

For those who score poorly, it is expected they will deny the validity of the test, as many deny everything scientific. Have fun and prepare for the right wing lunacy that will be in response to this OP.

Are You Stupid? Take Our 60-Second Test!


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And wouldn't you know it, you're a poster child for the effect! I find it amusing that most people who post D-K studies, and then sit back with their self indulgent smiles glues to their faces don't understand that it applies to them more than their intended targets. That is one of the beautiful aspects of D-K. Those most prone to point to it and go "oh, oh, oh" are the very people they claim they are better than.

Funny that.

While I agree that it's a phenomenon that affects all humans, a disproportional number of Trump supporters are affected.

It's the same as not all Republicans are racist but racists are disproportionally Republican.

 

[westwall]

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The Dunning–Kruger effect has become a significant factor in the twenty-first century politics of the United States.

For those unfamiliar with the term, the Dunning–Kruger effect can be described in this way: “If you were asked to rate how funny you are, you probably would not say you are a stand-up comedian, but still funnier than the average person. The problem? So would most people, and most of us probably just aren’t that funny.”

A 1999 study by psychologists David Dunning and Justin Kruger involved metacognition and the lack thereof by less competent groups and individuals.

In 1871, Charles Darwin wrote of his own understanding of metacognition in The Descent of Man. He wrote, “Ignorance more frequently begets confidence than does knowledge.”

Dunning and Kruger found this bias when they tested students in areas of humor, grammar, and logic. The two psychologists then compared each student’s estimated ability with their final test scores. Those comparisons showed the students who scored the lowest also greatly overestimated their abilities, while those who did best slightly underestimated their expected performance. This is illustrated in the following graph, and shows those who have little knowledge in a subject are aware of their limitation, but those with just the bare minimum or no actual knowledge of a subject vastly overestimate their abilities. Those who are more competent are more mindful of the gaps in their knowledge, up to the point of high competence where the geniuses realize their true skill level.

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In their paper, Dunning and Kruger explain there are two important factors in the individual’s level of metacognition. Ego is the first, since very few people are willing to admit to themselves they are below average in anything. Second is that most people are poor at judging a skill level due to their below-average ability in that particular skill. A Catch 22 in the human thought process, which leads to a person’s lack of knowledge making them unable to see their own errors.

“Incompetent people, the researchers found, are not only poor performers, they are also unable to accurately assess and recognize the quality of their own work. These low performers were also unable to recognize the skill and competence levels of other people, which is part of the reason why they consistently view themselves as better, more capable, and more knowledgeable than others.”

As Dunning and Kruger put it, “overestimation occurs, in part, because people who are unskilled in these domains suffer a dual burden: Not only do these people reach erroneous conclusions and make unfortunate choices, but their incompetence robs them of the metacognitive ability to realize it.”

Dunning-Kruger Effect: Why Incompetent People Think They Are Superior

For those curious about their own level of metacognitive ability, the following link offers a test. But it is only accurate when the person being tested answers each question honestly.

For those who score poorly, it is expected they will deny the validity of the test, as many deny everything scientific. Have fun and prepare for the right wing lunacy that will be in response to this OP.

Are You Stupid? Take Our 60-Second Test!


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And wouldn't you know it, you're a poster child for the effect! I find it amusing that most people who post D-K studies, and then sit back with their self indulgent smiles glues to their faces don't understand that it applies to them more than their intended targets. That is one of the beautiful aspects of D-K. Those most prone to point to it and go "oh, oh, oh" are the very people they claim they are better than.

Funny that.

While I agree that it's a phenomenon that affects all humans, a disproportional number of Trump supporters are affected.

It's the same as not all Republicans are racist but racists are disproportionally Republican.

And yet it is democrats who universally claim that blacks are too stupid to figure out how to get a photo ID. Do you not see the inherent racism in that claim? Blacks do. And they resent it.

 

[Stormy Daniels]

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[Hutch Starskey]

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The Dunning–Kruger effect has become a significant factor in the twenty-first century politics of the United States.

For those unfamiliar with the term, the Dunning–Kruger effect can be described in this way: “If you were asked to rate how funny you are, you probably would not say you are a stand-up comedian, but still funnier than the average person. The problem? So would most people, and most of us probably just aren’t that funny.”

A 1999 study by psychologists David Dunning and Justin Kruger involved metacognition and the lack thereof by less competent groups and individuals.

In 1871, Charles Darwin wrote of his own understanding of metacognition in The Descent of Man. He wrote, “Ignorance more frequently begets confidence than does knowledge.”

Dunning and Kruger found this bias when they tested students in areas of humor, grammar, and logic. The two psychologists then compared each student’s estimated ability with their final test scores. Those comparisons showed the students who scored the lowest also greatly overestimated their abilities, while those who did best slightly underestimated their expected performance. This is illustrated in the following graph, and shows those who have little knowledge in a subject are aware of their limitation, but those with just the bare minimum or no actual knowledge of a subject vastly overestimate their abilities. Those who are more competent are more mindful of the gaps in their knowledge, up to the point of high competence where the geniuses realize their true skill level.

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In their paper, Dunning and Kruger explain there are two important factors in the individual’s level of metacognition. Ego is the first, since very few people are willing to admit to themselves they are below average in anything. Second is that most people are poor at judging a skill level due to their below-average ability in that particular skill. A Catch 22 in the human thought process, which leads to a person’s lack of knowledge making them unable to see their own errors.

“Incompetent people, the researchers found, are not only poor performers, they are also unable to accurately assess and recognize the quality of their own work. These low performers were also unable to recognize the skill and competence levels of other people, which is part of the reason why they consistently view themselves as better, more capable, and more knowledgeable than others.”

As Dunning and Kruger put it, “overestimation occurs, in part, because people who are unskilled in these domains suffer a dual burden: Not only do these people reach erroneous conclusions and make unfortunate choices, but their incompetence robs them of the metacognitive ability to realize it.”

Dunning-Kruger Effect: Why Incompetent People Think They Are Superior

For those curious about their own level of metacognitive ability, the following link offers a test. But it is only accurate when the person being tested answers each question honestly.

For those who score poorly, it is expected they will deny the validity of the test, as many deny everything scientific. Have fun and prepare for the right wing lunacy that will be in response to this OP.

Are You Stupid? Take Our 60-Second Test!


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And wouldn't you know it, you're a poster child for the effect! I find it amusing that most people who post D-K studies, and then sit back with their self indulgent smiles glues to their faces don't understand that it applies to them more than their intended targets. That is one of the beautiful aspects of D-K. Those most prone to point to it and go "oh, oh, oh" are the very people they claim they are better than.

Funny that.

While I agree that it's a phenomenon that affects all humans, a disproportional number of Trump supporters are affected.

It's the same as not all Republicans are racist but racists are disproportionally Republican.

And yet it is democrats who universally claim that blacks are too stupid to figure out how to get a photo ID. Do you not see the inherent racism in that claim? Blacks do. And they resent it.

You are the only one who has claimed that, liar.