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Should you rely on first instincts when answering a multiple choice exam?

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imageFirst instincts may not always be correct.PROCollegeDegrees360, CC BY-SA

Often, you’ll hear people say that you should “trust your instincts” when making decisions. But are first instincts always the best?

Psychological research has shown many times that no, they are often no better – any in many...

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