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Skill vs. Self-Perception Dynamics

Relentless Perfectionist

Coupled 40-trial dynamical system: Conscientiousness × Talent drives structural learning of True Skill (xt), while Extraversion (αE) and Neuroticism (αN) govern Perceived Skill (yt).

Final State (t = 40) 8.34 True Skill xt (+6.54)
Perceived Skill yt 6.42 Win Prob pt = 83%
Calibration Gap Δt −1.92 yt − xt (Underconfident)
Phase Quadrant Humble High Skill · Modest Ego

Time-Series Evolution (xt & yt vs. Trials)

Archetype Presets
Post-mortem structural learning rate (1.4× on loss)
0.85
Confidence boost sensitivity after trial wins
0.20
Ego shock & self-doubt penalty after trial losses
0.65
Δxt = 0.08(C·T)(9 − xt) · [Loss ? 1.4 : 0.8] Δyt = 0.35[αE·Win(9 − yt) − αN·Loss(yt − 1)] − Dunning-Kruger Decay