Meaning of motivated reasoning | Babel Free
Definitions
The phenomenon of seeking out rational arguments in favor of a conclusion already reached for non-rational (chiefly emotional) reasons.
Equivalents
Deutsch
Motivated Reasoning
Examples
“Instead of engaging in motivated reasoning, they prefer⟳ to see⟳ where the evidence leads them.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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