Examples of motivated reasoning include ______.
A) removing someone from your social media page who you do not agree with
B) claims by your critics that you are peddling fake news
C) dismissing evidence that does not confirm your view
D) all of these

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Motivated reasoning refers to the cognitive process where individuals form or cling to beliefs even in the face of contrary evidence, often driven by emotion or desire rather than rational evaluation. All the options provided (A, B, C) are examples of behaviors or situations where individuals might ignore, dismiss, or rationalize away information that contradicts their pre-existing beliefs or opinions, which aligns with the concept of motivated reasoning.

Examples of Motivated Reasoning Include ______