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Downing effect

noun

Downing effect

noun

Etymology Named after C. L. Downing, who first observed the effect.

1

Human sciences, Psychology, Sciences Uncommon The tendency of people with a below average IQ to overestimate their IQ, and of people with an above average IQ to underestimate their IQ.

Related terms
Dunning-Kruger effect

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