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To: American Psychological Association
Rename Dunning-Kruger Effect to Trump Syndrome

Whereas the Dunning-Kruger effect is a well-known condition wherein persons of low awareness and intelligence tend to have acute over-confidence in their knowledge, and
Whereas this effect can lead the sufferer to reject evidence contradicting their beliefs instead of changing beliefs to fit the evidence, and
Whereas these actions can be detrimental to effective public policy if a policy maker were to suffer from the effect, and
Whereas the name "Dunning-Kruger Effect" can be somewhat staid and even confusing to those who are unfamiliar with the psychological sciences, even on a layman level, and
Whereas naming this condition after a famous personality who is universally recognized as one who suffers from it may help it become more identifiable, and
Whereas this greater awareness may help others overcome the condition, and
Whereas Donald Trump is one well-known personality who obviously suffers from the Dunning-Kruger effect,
Be it resolved that this psychological condition shall be re-named "Trump Syndrome".
Whereas this effect can lead the sufferer to reject evidence contradicting their beliefs instead of changing beliefs to fit the evidence, and
Whereas these actions can be detrimental to effective public policy if a policy maker were to suffer from the effect, and
Whereas the name "Dunning-Kruger Effect" can be somewhat staid and even confusing to those who are unfamiliar with the psychological sciences, even on a layman level, and
Whereas naming this condition after a famous personality who is universally recognized as one who suffers from it may help it become more identifiable, and
Whereas this greater awareness may help others overcome the condition, and
Whereas Donald Trump is one well-known personality who obviously suffers from the Dunning-Kruger effect,
Be it resolved that this psychological condition shall be re-named "Trump Syndrome".
Why is this important?
This will help raise awareness of this condition and help those who know of a sufferer recognize the symptoms and possibly guide the sufferer to seek help and treatment.
How it will be delivered
Via Social Media and the U.S. Postal Service, if they are still in business.