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

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motivated reasoning

Source Word

motivated reasoning

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

Japanese Meaning

非合理的（主に感情的）な理由に基づいて既に下された結論を支持するため、合理的な論拠を探し出す現象

明確な証拠を提示されても、彼の動機づけ推論は、非合理的（主に感情的な）理由で既に出した結論を支持するための理屈を探させた。

Sense（1）

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.

motivated reasonings

（ plural ）