Intermediate science knowledge predicts overconfidence

Carmen Sanchez

doi:10.1016/j.tics.2023.11.003

Intermediate science knowledge predicts overconfidence

2024-04-01

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DOI：10.1016/j.tics.2023.11.003

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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'.

Intermediate science knowledge predicts overconfidence

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