Psychologyspeaking topic
On exams they tell you 'never change your first answer', yet people change it anyway and usually regret it. We fall into the same trap again and again. Why are finding the right answer and trusting it two such different skills?
— first instinct and the psychology of answer changing
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Set the timer (5-30 min), take 20 seconds of prep if you like, start talking. Jot your thoughts onto the sticky-note board.
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