Nat Hum Behav June 2021 PMID 33833426

The Dunning-Kruger effect revisited.

Matan Mazor, Stephen M Fleming

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Many discussions appreciate the revisited research, often highlighting its significance with phrases like 'good article' and 'important update,' which show respect and interest. The tone is generally positive and inquisitive, with some posts humorously comparing the effect to phenomena like the 'Joe Rogan' effect, demonstrating how the topic continues to resonate in social discussions and online communities.

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Abstract in brief

The Dunning-Kruger effect is a psychological phenomenon where people with low ability or knowledge in a specific area tend to overestimate their competence.
The article revisits and discusses recent research, debates, and new insights about how this effect influences people's self-assessments and decision-making processes.
It highlights the importance of awareness and humility in recognizing one's limitations to improve learning and reduce errors related to overconfidence.]

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Understanding the Dunning-Kruger Effect and Its Impact on Confidence

The Dunning-Kruger effect is a psychological phenomenon where people with low ability tend to overestimate their competence. This video explores how awareness of limitations influences self-assessment and…

Henrique Autran · Aug 19, 2025 1,337 views

Understanding the Dunning-Kruger Effect and Overconfidence in Skills

The Dunning-Kruger effect reveals how individuals with limited knowledge tend to overestimate their abilities, while more competent people are often more cautious. This phenomenon impacts self-assessment and…

Henrique Autran · Aug 19, 2025 624 views

Ezgi Yıldırım Saatçı

@EzgiYldrmSaatc1 · X

@zihni_ozil39048 Aslında bunun nedenini araştıran iyi bir makale var Mazor, M., & Fleming, S. M. (2021). The Dunning–Kruger effect revisited. Nature Human Behaviour, 5, 679–691.

Jul 22, 2025 · 1 like · 378 followers View post →

Ernest

@ernestdecugnac · X

@lose_all_faith @LibLabConman @latimeralder Matan Mazor & Stephen M. Fleming: The Dunning-Kruger effect revisited. Nature Human Behaviour, vol 5, 677–678

May 14, 2023 · 898 followers View post →

mttn

@mttn046 · X

2021年のダニングクルーガー効果に関する論文 https://t.co/cABqlzigHK 統計的な人工物説の否定も含めた新たな解釈

Aug 25, 2022 · 293 followers View post →

Michael Teng

@MichaelTeng88 · X

The Dunning-Kruger effect, revisited. The "Joe Rogan" effect is catchier though. https://t.co/ifkQjwEhSa

Aug 7, 2022 · 364 followers View post →

ProfessorCrush

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@LooseCannon3pct @PikkiNease @BurnItWithFire8 @0liviajulianna Yeah, DK has never been debunked. https://t.co/rV8wa9aEDo

Jul 29, 2022 · 3,141 followers View post →

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@146Moltres · X

RT @kinoko_enfys: ちなみにそのダニング＝クルーガー効果、違うんじゃね？という論文が去年出ました https://t.co/LFSpGY7XBn

Jun 15, 2022 · 1 share · 6,763 followers View post →

上楠木ノ子(あがりくすきのこ)

@kinoko_enfys · X

ちなみにそのダニング＝クルーガー効果、違うんじゃね？という論文が去年出ました https://t.co/LFSpGY7XBn https://t.co/1E6H0WDXXZ

Jun 15, 2022 · 1 share · 619 followers View post →

UCL Discovery

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Open Access UCL Research: The Dunning-Kruger effect revisited https://t.co/4LEGuKKUoO

Dec 17, 2021 · 2,524 followers View post →

actiwish

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คุณสมบัติของคนโง่ที่อวดฉลาด: The Dunning-Kruger effect revisited https://t.co/1XugKD9YuM

Sep 16, 2021 · 1 like · 2,343 followers View post →

Robin Saikia (Drink & Think Venice)

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The Dunning-Kruger Effect revisited... https://t.co/PLBTKqyjg3

Aug 3, 2021 · 1,932 followers View post →

Robin Saikia (Drink & Think Venice)

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@clickoncopy The Dunning-Kruger Effect revisited.

Aug 3, 2021 · 1,932 followers View post →

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คุณสมบัติของคนโง่ที่อวดฉลาด: The Dunning-Kruger effect revisited https://t.co/0CcLkYMfYR #ประยุทธ์ออกไป #ผนงรจตกม #โควิดวันนี้

Jul 20, 2021 · 44 followers View post →

Alp

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The Dunning-Kruger effect revisited https://t.co/qhb9Y2vCst

Apr 14, 2021 · 54,135 followers View post →

HaraNori

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Apr 14, 2021 · 6 followers View post →

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คุณสมบัติของคนโง่ที่อวดฉลาด: The Dunning-Kruger effect revisited https://t.co/wsUVXlSJj7

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คุณสมบัติของคนโง่ที่อวดฉลาด: The Dunning-Kruger effect revisited https://t.co/l0GFKv2tvl

Aug 19, 2020 · 160 followers View post →

Eugene

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@shaylekann The dunning kruger effect revisited !

Aug 11, 2020 · 419 followers View post →

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