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kpete

(72,901 posts) Mon Apr 26, 2021, 08:47 AM Apr 2021

We all know this person.

https://liberalsarecool.com/

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We all know this person. (Original Post) kpete Apr 2021 OP

The Dunning-Kruger effect multigraincracker Apr 2021 #1

oh goodness,,,, never heard of this,,,, KarenS Apr 2021 #5

"Neurotypical"? "Cishet"? Ya lost me there. abqtommy Apr 2021 #2

A normal range cognitive (ie no developmental issues, no things like autism, etc) cisgendered hetero Celerity Apr 2021 #4

This message was self-deleted by its author getagrip_already Apr 2021 #9

K&R Solly Mack Apr 2021 #3

Yep, and they're all over the internets... Wounded Bear Apr 2021 #6

I see 7 in this thread alone! Kaleva Apr 2021 #7

Wrong, and damned proud of it... czarjak Apr 2021 #8

multigraincracker

(37,651 posts)

1. The Dunning-Kruger effect

Reply to kpete (Original post)

Mon Apr 26, 2021, 08:56 AM

Apr 2021

The Dunning-Kruger effect is a cognitive bias in which people wrongly overestimate their knowledge or ability in a specific area. This tends to occur because a lack of self-awareness prevents them from accurately assessing their own skills.

KarenS

(5,050 posts)

5. oh goodness,,,, never heard of this,,,,

Reply to multigraincracker (Reply #1)

Mon Apr 26, 2021, 09:26 AM

Apr 2021

but it describes a family member (or two of mine)

We actually have a self-appointed 'doctor' in our family,,,, my joke is from the University of FaceBook,,,,

I am letting this person go from my life.