"What are other explanations for why this is occurring?" There are always other potential explanations, and we should be careful to deliver absolute certainty of most explanations.

Chris Hughen is recent graduate & Doctor of Physical Therapy from the University of Texas at San Antonio Health Sciences Center. Chris is very involved with the Clinical Athlete & Level Up community. He is well known for his deep insights regarding critical thinking and is not afraid to challenge the status quo.

Chris is a cohost of the Adaptabilia podcast.

Here are some books that Chris recommends regarding developing critical thinking skills:

Being Wrong - Kathryn Schulz

Mistakes Were Made (but Not By Me) - Carol Tavris

Thinking, Fast and Slow - Daniel Kahneman

Think Again - Adam Grant