Which one of the following is the best example of critical thinking as it is described in the textbook?
A) Lorenzo complains to his teacher, "When the textbook discusses the importance of recycling, it doesn't explain how the advantages outweigh the disadvantages."
B) Justin says to his friend Victor, "I think I can guess why you're feeling sad today."
C) Muriel asks her teacher, "Why do we have to start school so early in the morning? I have trouble thinking clearly before ten o'clock in the morning."
D) Rachel mumbles to herself as she reads her history book, "Why does the year 1929 sound so familiar? Oh, yes, now I know. That's the year the stock market crashed."

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Option A shows critical thinking as it questions a statement from a textbook and seeks clarification. The other options do not demonstrate critical thinking in the same way, as they either make assumptions (Option B), express personal opinions (Option C), or simply retrieve information (Option D).

Which One of the Following Is the Best Example of Critical