Imagine you’re at a restaurant and you have two options for a server: one with years of experience who confidently rattles off recommendations, and another who seems unsure but suggests a few dishes. Surprisingly, a recent study suggests that people are more likely to believe the advice of the experienced server, even though their recommendations are often no more helpful than the inexperienced server’s suggestions. It turns out that our perception of expertise can sometimes be misguided. The study found that participants perceived advice from top performers as more valuable simply because they received more advice. This concept can be applied to various other scenarios, such as seeking guidance in academia or career choices. So, the next time you find yourself turning to an expert for advice, remember that quantity does not always equal quality!
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New research finds that people given advice by top performers thought that it helped them more, even though it usually didn’t.
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