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Critical thinking is the compass that guides your decisions through life. It’s the ability to make sense of information given to you - and act accordingly. Outside of external circumstances, one’s critical thinking ability has proven to be the single most important factor in determining outcomes in life. And did you know that the teenage years are where the foundation of critical thinking either transforms into a beautiful structure or comes crumbling down? In a world where information is everywhere, being able to sift through the noise and make sense of it all is paramount. That’s why this guide is so incredibly important. Written in a step-by-step, easy to digest format, this guide can help teens become better speakers, debaters, and mindful members of society. Written by renowned youth psychology experts, this guide applies the lens of critical thinking upon the teenage Gen Z experience in the Age of Information. What is the difference between thinking and critical thinking? Uncover how critical thinking can help you to identify assumptions, evaluate arguments, and recognize logical fallacies. How can I become more self-reliant? Mental roadblocks you are facing prevent you from accessing a true growth mindset, developing skills, and taking action. How are biases and logical fallacies sabotaging my decision-making ability? These unconscious mental shortcuts cause us to favor certain beliefs or ideas over others, even when the evidence suggests otherwise. What sources of information am I allowing to sway my opinions? Discover how to establish a balanced and informed worldview. The guide outlines: • 10 Cognitive Biases • 15 Logical Fallacies • Information Analysis Strategies • Debate and Argument Strategies • Media and Advertisement Analysis Strategies … And real-life examples of how to utilize your new and improved critical thinking abilities in the world. Master Cri