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The Dunning-Kruger effect is when people overestimate their abilities. Confidence peaks early.

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People with low skill sometimes lack the insight to recognize their own errors, so confidence can exceed competence. As skill grows, self-assessment often becomes more accurate—and sometimes more modest.

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