Dunning–Kruger effect

cognitive bias in which incompetent people tend to assess themselves as skilled
Event cognitive_bias Q639444
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Dunning–Kruger effect

Summary

Dunning–Kruger effect is a cognitive bias[1]. It has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2]

Key Facts

  • Dunning–Kruger effect's instance of is recorded as cognitive bias[3].
  • David Dunning is named after Dunning–Kruger effect[4].
  • Justin Kruger is named after Dunning–Kruger effect[5].
  • Dunning–Kruger effect is part of psychological terminology[6].
  • Dunning–Kruger effect's Commons category is recorded as Dunning–Kruger effect[7].
  • 1999 marks the founding of Dunning–Kruger effect[8].
  • Dunning–Kruger effect's facet of is recorded as circle of competence[9].
  • Dunning–Kruger effect's described by source is recorded as Unskilled and unaware of it: how difficulties in recognizing one's own incompetence lead to inflated self-assessments[10].

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Context

Dunning–Kruger effect is part of psychological terminology[6]. Its instance of is recorded as cognitive bias[3].

Why It Matters

Dunning–Kruger effect has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2] It is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[11]

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  1. 23d ago · Tholzheim · 2026-06-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Instance of cognitive bias
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