Anika resisted changing her answer to a test question after reminding herself that "it's always best to stick with your first answer." Anika's decision best illustrates the use of
A) insight.
B) an algorithm.
C) trial and error.
D) a heuristic.

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Anika's decision to stick with her first answer is an example of the heuristic of "gut feeling" or intuition. This is a mental shortcut that involves relying on one's initial instinct or feeling about a situation.

Anika Resisted Changing Her Answer to a Test Question After