Which of the following observations about political candidates and/or voters MOST closely reflects the Dunning-Kruger effect?
A) An unqualified political candidate running for president who recognizes his formidable opponent.
B) Unknowledgeable voters who falsify data and misrepresent facts.
C) Unknowledgeable voters who are misinformed but are extremely confident in their knowledge.
D) A political candidate running for president who is unqualified and chooses to use falsehoods.

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The Dunning-Kruger effect refers to the tendency for people with low competence in a particular area to overestimate their ability and knowledge in that area. Unknowledgeable voters who are misinformed but are extremely confident in their knowledge is the observation that most closely reflects this effect.

Which of the Following Observations About Political Candidates And/or Voters