Episode 44: How to Determine if You’re a First Instinct Test-Taker

Are you a first instinct test-taker? Sometimes you're told, "Go with your gut" or "Pick whatever you initially thought was best." Is this true? If so, is it true for everyone? In this episode we dive into the strategy of first instinct test-taking. We'll identify what it is, examine why you would do it, and discuss how you can determine if you should use it. Articles referenced in the episode: https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/going-with-first-instinct-not-always-best-test-strategy-research-finds/2013/06 https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/articles/200505/the-first-instinct-fallacy