Dunning Kruger

The Dunning Kruger Effect means that people frequently ________________ their abilities.

• underestimate

• overestimate

• are confused about

In a study of software engineers, how highly did 32% at one company and 42% at another rate themselves?

• the top one percent

• the top five percent

• the top ten percent

In one study, how did eighty-eight percent of American drivers rate themselves?

• average

• top ten percent

• top five percent

• above average

The people with the least skills in many areas rate themselves as highly as __________________ do.

What is one reason for the Dunning Kruger Effect?

• People don't care

• poor performers lack the knowledge to know mistakes they are making.

• People have big egos

• People are jerks

People who have some experience often know there is a lot they _____________ know.

One mistake that experts make is:

• They think everyone is dumb

• They think everyone else knows a lot, too.

• They think they know more than they really do

• They are jerks

One way to fight back against the Dunning Kruger Effect is:

• Ignore it

• ask for feedback from others

• Complain about it

Another way to fight back against the Dunning Kruger Effect is to keep _________________.