Why smart people fail the SIE Exam and Series 7 Exam

Why smart people fail the SIE Exam and Series 7 Exam

May 20, 2026 ยท 45 min ยท Season 2

About this episode

This episode discusses various cognitive biases that negatively impact test-takers preparing for the SIE and Series 7 exams.

Send us Fan Mail ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Podcast Episode Topics โ€” Cognitive Biases That Hurt Test-Takers Dunning-Kruger Effect โ€” fake confidence before the exam Self-Serving Bias โ€” blaming the test instead of fixing weaknesses Confirmation Bias โ€” studying what feels comfortable Overconfidence Bias โ€” mistaking familiarity for mastery Planning Fallacy โ€” unrealistic study timelines IKEA Effect โ€” overvaluing your notes and spreadsheets Google/GP...

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