The discussion covers research presented in multiple papers examines the phenomenon of overconfidence, specifically, the tendency for people to overestimate their abilities and performance. We investigate the role of motivational and cognitive factors in driving this bias. We discuss that people holding a fixed mindset regarding intelligence are more likely to overestimate their performance compared to those who believe intelligence is malleable. The research also reveals that overconfidence can be perpetuated by a preferential attention to easy tasks over more challenging ones, potentially hindering learning and growth. The discussion suggests that interventions focused on promoting a growth mindset and encouraging engagement with difficult tasks could potentially mitigate overconfidence and foster more accurate self-assessment.The Entire Behavioural Science Reading List on Amazon

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