Young Kids Prefer Learning From Confident People

An interesting study from the University of British Columbia has found that not only do young kids (ages 4 and 5) prefer to learn from confident people, but they also “keep track of how well the teacher’s confidence has matched with their knowledge and accuracy in the past” in order to avoiding learning from people who are overconfident. This latter concept is called “calibration.”

The research shows that even young kid don’t want to learn from people who have confidently given them the wrong information in the past. Why? It helps them ensure that they’re learning the most accurate information and less likely to believe inaccurate information.

To read a summary of the study, visit https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/01/200127145459.htm