Claire Petit

Why Overconfidence Thrives at Work and How to Protect Yourself

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Why Overconfidence Thrives at Work and How to Protect Yourself

Why Overconfidence Thrives at Work and How to Protect Yourself Ever worked with someone who seems overly confident despite clear incompetence? Clinical psychologist Claire Petit and the 1999 Dunning-Kruger study explain this as a cognitive bias where less skilled individuals overestimate their abilities. Meanwhile, some competent people use “strategic incompetence” to avoid unwanted tasks. As … Read more

Why HPI Isn’t a Diagnosis: Debunking a Harmful Myth

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Why HPI Isn’t a Diagnosis Debunking a Harmful Myth

Why HPI Isn’t a Diagnosis: Debunking a Harmful Myth The term “HPI” (high intellectual potential) is everywhere—magazines, TV shows like HPI with Audrey Fleurot, and social media. Yet, clinical psychologist Claire Petit warns against calling HPI a “diagnosis,” a misconception that harms mental health. As a psychology professor with decades of expertise, I’ve seen how … Read more