motivated reasoning en · NOUN
Meanings
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The 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.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| motivated reasonings | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (5)
cmn 動機推理 /动机推理 (phenomenon) · fi tarkoitushakuinen päättely (phenomenon) · pl rozumowanie tendencyjne (phenomenon) · de Motivated Reasoning (phenomenon) · pl rozumowanie umotywowane (phenomenon)