motivated reasoning
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Motivated Reasoning
The phenomenon of seeking out rational arguments in favor of a conclusion already…The phenomenon of seeking out rational arguments in favor of a conclusion already reached for non-rational (chiefly emotional) reasons.
Meaning
1 sensesThe phenomenon of seeking out rational arguments in favor of a conclusion already reached for non-rational (chiefly emotional) reasons.
Instead of engaging in motivated reasoning, they prefer to see where the evidence leads them.
Motivated Reasoning
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plural: motivated reasonings| Singular | motivated reasoning |
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