Dunning-Kruger Effect
Section 3
100

What is the Dunning-Kruger Effect?

The Dunning-Kruger effect is a cognitive bias that occurs when an individual overestimates their competence within a certain subject—despite lacking sufficient knowledge and skill—causing the individual to seem ignorant, regardless of their initial intentions.

100

What is title of chapter 15?

No More a Child

200

What does the Dunning-Kruger Effect prey on?

A lack of information as well as an abundance of misinformation 

200

What confuses Tara when the lady hands her the sheet for the ACT

The bubble sheets

300

What fields and subject matters does the Dunning-Kruger Effect occur in?

emotional intelligence, logical reasoning, financial knowledge, political informity, chess, driving, and even medical knowledge,

300

What advice does Vanessa give Tara while they are studying for their next exam?

To read the textbook