Understanding the First Instinct Fallacy

What is a common belief about sticking with your first instinct on a test?

• It is never a good idea.

• It is sometimes beneficial.

• It is often incorrect.

• It is always the best choice.

What did the 2005 research find about answer changes on tests?

• Most changes are from right to wrong.

• Most changes do not affect the outcome.

• Most changes are from wrong to right.

• Most changes are from wrong to wrong.

How do emotions affect our memory of test answers?

• We remember all answers equally.

• We remember wrong switches more vividly.

• We forget wrong answers quickly.

• We remember correct answers more vividly.

What is the availability heuristic?

• A tendency to rely on easily recalled information.

• A method to improve memory recall.

• A technique to enhance test performance.

• A strategy to avoid making mistakes.

Why might people be more worried about plane crashes than car accidents?

• Plane crashes are more common.

• Car accidents are less dangerous.

• Car accidents are less frequent.

• Plane crashes are more publicized.

What should you consider when deciding to switch an answer?

• The number of questions left.

• The reason for wanting to switch.

• The difficulty of the question.

• The time left in the test.

What is a reliable reason to switch an answer?

• You found a clue in a later question.

• You want to change your guess.

• You guessed the first answer.

• You are unsure of the material.

How can teachers help students with answer switching?

• By discouraging all answer changes.

• By giving more difficult tests.

• By allowing no time for review.

• By providing positive feedback on switches.

What did a 2016 study find about sticking with initial answers?

• It was correct 33% of the time.

• It was correct 42% of the time.

• It was correct 75% of the time.

• It was correct 59% of the time.

What is the main point of a test according to the video?

• To test your guessing skills.

• To evaluate your knowledge of the material.

• To see how well you can stick to your first instinct.

• To measure your emotional response to mistakes.