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Meaning of motivated reasoning | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

The phenomenon of seeking out rational arguments in favor of a conclusion already reached for non-rational (chiefly emotional) reasons.

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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.
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