If you can create a model of "general intelligence" that is a consistent predictor of cross-domain success (and not simply an aggregate or derivative measure, l

If you can create a model of "general intelligence" that is a consistent predictor of cross-domain success (and not simply an aggregate or derivative measure, like "g" http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/General_intelligence_factor http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/General_intelligence_factor ), then you could really make a name for yourself, not only in psychology but also in artificial intelligence. It seems that the crux of your argument is "the dentist should have known that she did not know the tax code well, and was unqualified to make the decision." One of the most common failings of the human mind is to over estimate the skill level of the self ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Wobegon_effect http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Wobegon_effect )