Justin Kruger

psychologist

Justin Kruger is a prominent social psychologist and a professor at the University of California, Berkeley. He is widely recognized for his research alongside David Dunning that led to the identification of the Dunning-Kruger effect. His academic work focuses on social judgment, self-perception, and the psychological mechanisms behind how individuals assess their abilities. Kruger's findings address critical issues in areas like education and public policy, illustrating how overconfidence can lead to poor decision-making and misconceptions in both personal and collective contexts.