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    • Cognitive Psychology
    • Engineering Education

    Background:

    • The Dunning-Kruger effect describes a cognitive bias where individuals with low competence overestimate their abilities.
    • This phenomenon is particularly relevant to educational settings, especially in technical fields like engineering.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To highlight the implications of the Dunning-Kruger effect in engineering education.
    • To underscore the importance of accurate self-assessment in developing technical expertise.

    Main Methods:

    • The study discusses the Dunning-Kruger effect, a cognitive bias.
    • It analyzes the relationship between limited knowledge and overestimation of abilities.

    Main Results:

    • Individuals with minimal knowledge in a subject tend to significantly overestimate their understanding and skills.
    • A lack of self-awareness is a key factor contributing to this inaccurate self-assessment.

    Conclusions:

    • The Dunning-Kruger effect poses a challenge in engineering education by fostering overconfidence in novices.
    • Promoting metacognitive skills and accurate self-assessment is vital for effective learning and competence development in engineers.