Intermediate science knowledge predicts overconfidence

Carmen Sanchez; David Dunning

doi:10.1016/j.tics.2023.11.003

Intermediate science knowledge predicts overconfidence

Carmen Sanchez, David Dunning

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Abstract

Lackner et al. found science overconfidence peaks at intermediate levels of knowledge. Those with intermediate knowledge also hold the most negative attitudes toward scientists. In doing so, they provide a novel measure of overconfidence that measures the tendency to give incorrect answers as opposed to answering, ‘I don't know’.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	284-285
Number of pages	2
Journal	Trends in Cognitive Sciences
Volume	28
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tics.2023.11.003
State	Published - Apr 2024

Keywords

Dunning–Kruger effect
beginner's bubble
overconfidence
scientists

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Experimental and Cognitive Psychology
Neuropsychology and Physiological Psychology
Cognitive Neuroscience

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