Mastermind. The Decision-Making Visual Guide for Teens and Tweens. How to Think, Use Information, and Choose Wisely. Critical Thinking, Memory Development, Creativity, Concentration, Cybersecurity

Our brain, a marvel of nature, is a unique and powerful tool. It's the only one of its kind, but we often take it for granted. There's no manual for our brain, and schools don’t offer a class on using it properly. Yet, our brain is our most valuable asset. The cognitive processes within it enable us to perceive reality, analyze data, make decisions, and take action.

Incredible, right?

The brain operates in a continuous cycle: information—thought—decision. Mastering this cycle is a crucial skill in our digital age. The full-color book for teenagers “Mastermind. The Decision-Making Visual Guide for Teens and Tweens” by Ivi Green breaks down each stage of the cycle: How the brain works: exploring different types of thinking (critical, systemic, analytical, creative), special cognitive abilities, mental traps, and models. Managing incoming information: learning to acquire the correct information, avoid being overwhelmed by data, and set up an adequate information flow. Creating outcomes: fine-tuning your thought process to arrive at the best decisions and understanding the various types of decisions you can make. Here are some of the various questions this book for teens answers: What is thinking? How can you think flexibly and be open-minded? Is fast thinking necessary? How does memory work? Does critical thinking mean you criticize everything? How can you avoid thinking traps? How do we use and create information? What’s it like living in the digital age? Fact or fiction: how can you verify information? How can you avoid falling for manipulation? How can you manage your time effectively? How can you create and share information responsibly? How can you make rational decisions? How can you choose wisely? How can you be more creative?

Like all Ivi Green visual guides, this teen book covers essential topics in an engaging and easy-to-understand way. Its bright and demonstrative illustrations help teenagers understand and memorize what they read effectively. It also includes thought-provoking questions and a "What’s Next?" section with recommended books and videos to explore the topic of thinking and decision-making further.