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Are you really as good at something as you think? | Robin Kramer

Feb 6, 2024
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Robin Kramer
Experimental psychologist Robin Kramer discusses the Dunning-Kruger effect and its impact on self-awareness and judgement of abilities. She explores the humorous disparity between how we perceive ourselves and our actual abilities. Kramer also explores the criticisms of the Dunning-Kruger effect and emphasizes the need to acknowledge the ever-evolving nature of science and seek informed opinions.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 3min
2
The Dunning-Kruger Effect and the Accuracy of Self-Assessment
02:47 • 3min
3
Exploring the Dunning-Kruger effect and its Criticisms in Face Matching
05:25 • 5min
4
Insight and Ability: Exploring the Dunning-Kruger Effect
10:14 • 3min