According to social psychologists David Dunning and Justin Kruger, why are people so often unaware of their weaknesses?
A)A lack of skill prevents people from producing and recognizing good results.
B)People are fundamentally insecure and do not want to admit weakness in front of others.
C)Confidence is rewarding and embarrassment is punishing.
D)People tend to underestimate weakness and overestimate strength.

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The Dunning-Kruger effect, as described by social psychologists David Dunning and Justin Kruger, posits that a lack of skill prevents people from both producing good results and recognizing the quality of results produced by others, leading to a significant overestimation of one's own abilities.

According to Social Psychologists David Dunning and Justin Kruger, Why