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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