Weaponized incompetence
In psychology, weaponized incompetence refers to a tactic by which someone avoids their own duties by claiming that they are not good at a task.[1][2] Psychologist Dr. Susan Albers said that weaponized incompetence occurs in both workplace and romantic relationships.[1]
Examples
Impact
Weaponized incompetence can cause hatred,[1][2] damaging trust in a relationship.[1][2]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Weaponized Incompetence: What It Is and 4 Signs. Cleveland Clinic Health Essentials (August 19, 2024). Retrieved May 21, 2025.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3
- "Weaponized Incompetence". Psychology Today. https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/basics/weaponized-incompetence. Retrieved May 21, 2025.
- Understanding Weaponized Incompetence. National Mental Health Hotline. Retrieved May 21, 2025.
- Fielding, Sarah. Are Your Repeated Mistakes Actually Weaponized Incompetence?. Charlie Health (February 4, 2025). Retrieved May 21, 2025.
- "What is weaponised incompetence and how does it affect sharing the load in the home?". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. June 4, 2024. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-06-04/weaponised-incompetence-and-how-it-affects-domestic-labour/103872416. Retrieved May 21, 2025.
- Elliot, Norris. Weaponized Incompetence: Recognizing, Addressing, and Overcoming Deliberate Avoidance (September 4, 2024). Retrieved May 21, 2025.
