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    Reasoning for the Purpose of Supporting a Predetermined Conclusion, Not
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Reasoning for the Purpose of Supporting a Predetermined Conclusion, Not

Question 3

Question 3

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Reasoning for the purpose of supporting a predetermined conclusion, not to uncover the truth is called…


A) Motivated reasoning
B) Specious reasoning
C) Invalid reasoning
D) Mere exposure effect

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