When a person decides on a particular belief and then assembles data and arguments to back up his or her conclusions, that perso

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Sergeu [11.5K]

3 years ago

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When a person decides on a particular belief and then assembles data and arguments to back up his or her conclusions, that perso

n is engaging in?

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Natalija [7] · Answer 1 · 2022-08-04T07:22:14+03:00

Answer:

This person is involved in motivated reasoning.

Explanation:

Motivated reasoning is the name given to the process by which we all tend to reach exactly the conclusions we would like to reach: instead of choosing the cognitive strategies - reasoning, data sources, interpretations - that are most likely to lead us to the truth, We are emotionally induced to seek the means that lead us to confirm our hopes and prejudices.

Paraphin [41] · Answer 2 · 2022-08-04T05:04:59+03:00

Paraphin [41]3 years ago

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He/she is engaging in an intense discussion and argument with someone to approve that they are right!