# Overconfidence produces underachievement: Inaccurate self evaluations undermine students’ learning and retention

**Type:** Papers  
**Canonical URL:** https://scholariq.org/papers/overconfidence-produces-underachievement-inaccurate-self-evaluations-undermine/

## Facts

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Author Names | John Dunlosky,Katherine A. Rawson |
| Citations | 623 |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.learninstruc.2011.08.003 |
| Fields | Neuroscience,Psychology |
| Open Access | false |
| OA Status | closed |
| OpenAlex ID | https://openalex.org/W2134929852 |
| Type | article |
| Year | 2011 |

## Paper authors

- [John Dunlosky](https://scholariq.org/researchers/john-dunlosky/)

## Paper primary topic

- [Memory Processes and Influences](https://scholariq.org/topics/memory-processes-and-influences/)

## Paper topics

- [Memory Processes and Influences](https://scholariq.org/topics/memory-processes-and-influences/)
- [Innovative Teaching and Learning Methods](https://scholariq.org/topics/innovative-teaching-and-learning-methods/)
- [Educational Strategies and Epistemologies](https://scholariq.org/topics/educational-strategies-and-epistemologies/)

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