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 simple thinking strategy called a(n):

Heuristic

Explanation:

Heuristic is the practice of approach of learning from self something through analyzation and understanding .It is used for achieving short-term goal through solving the issue, mental short cuts and discovering about own-self.This method is not signified as perfect or optimal method.

According to the question,Anika is depicting about heuristic approach through not modifying her answer which she wrote by herself at first as she learned it from learning and discovering.

in this part of the declaration it refers to the point when american people didn't recognize the british domain and   breaks the political bands with britain, they forced a respectful separation.

mankind was created and entitled equally with rights   which were life, freedom and the seeking for happiness.

the answer is either c or d i think its d