You've read through the question and chosen an answer, but there's just something about one of the other answer choices that you can't let go. So you change your answer, only to find out you not only got it wrong, but your original answer was correct!
If this is a common trap that you fall into, check out the tips below to help you weigh your options and commit to not changing your answers unless one of the following is true.
- You recalled additional relevant information. If new information comes to mind, then re-evaluate the question with the new information and review the answers with this information in mind.
- You misread or misinterpreted the question or answer choices. Sometimes we find that we missed a keyword or read a sentence incorrectly, which changes the meaning of the question or answer. If you realize that you misread or misunderstood what the question is asking of you, then re-evaluate the question and change your answer as appropriate.
- You accidentally picked the wrong answer. Sometimes we click the wrong answer by accident, fatigue sets in, or technology doesn't cooperate. If you selected the wrong answer by accident, then by all means, change the answer.
Outside of new or clarified information or complete accident, leave your initial answer choice as it's most likely to be correct.