motivated reasoning

Noun

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

Translations

 * Chinese:
 * Mandarin: 動機推理
 * Finnish: tarkoitushakuinen päättely
 * German: Motivated Reasoning
 * Polish: rozumowanie tendencyjne, rozumowanie umotywowane