Understanding the Dunning Kruger Effect

Understanding the Dunning Kruger Effect

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Social Studies, Life Skills

KG - University

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The video explains the Dunning-Kruger Effect, a cognitive bias where individuals with low ability overestimate their competence, while those with high ability underestimate theirs. It uses the case of McArthur Wheeler, who believed lemon juice made him invisible to cameras, to illustrate this bias. The video discusses why people misjudge their competence and the importance of understanding this effect in personal development, workplaces, and educational systems.

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