Health The Dunning Kruger Effect Scott Admin posted on 1 year ago — updated on 1 second ago 186 views The Dunning Kruger Effect is a cognitive bias that makes people believe they are smarter and more capable than they actually are. The effect is related to people’s general inaptitude to recognize their lack of ability. psychology health Dunning Kruger Effect Scott Follow Author, educator, musician, dancer and all around creative type. Founder of "The Happy Now" website and the online jewelry store "Silver and Sage".