In a multiple-choice question, should you: a) go with your gut, b) rethink your answer, or c) follow a pattern? The correct answer...

The correct answer is: b) rethink your answer. 

In a huge study, spanning 7 decades, it was revealed that multiple-choice test-takers who changed their initial answers actually wound up with higher scores.

This study helped to debunk the theory that we should go with our gut instinct when we’re not sure which answer is correct. Experts say to move on if possible and come back to that question and carefully rethink it.