An Intuitive Hunch Is Most Likely to Be Accurate When

question 236

Multiple Choice

An intuitive hunch is most likely to be accurate when:

• A) you have no prior knowledge or experience regarding the problem or issue.
• B) the hunch is based upon conscious, logical analysis of the problem.
• C) you already have a broad base of knowledge and experience in the given area.
• D) the hunch is strong and emotionally compelling.

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Definitions:

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