English Explanatory Dictionary

motivated reasoning

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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

Word forms

motivated reasoning motivated reasonings
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