The belief that one should not change an answer on a test, even if additional consideration has led one to believe another answer might be the correct one, is called the ____.
A)false consensus effect
B)magical thinking
C)contamination
D)first instinct fallacy

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The "first instinct fallacy" refers to the misconception that a person's first choice or instinct is more likely to be correct than a choice made after further consideration or changing one's mind. Research has shown that changing answers on tests, after further thought, often leads to more correct answers, not fewer.

The Belief That One Should Not Change an Answer on a Test