Definition of physiological. 1  1 : of or relating to physiology. 2  2 : characteristic of or appropriate to an organism's healthy or normal functioning the sodium level was physiological. 3  3 : differing in, involving, or affecting physiological factors a physiological strain of bacteria.
Motivated reasoning is confirmation bias taken to the next level. Motivated reasoning leads people to confirm what they already believe, while ignoring contrary data. But it also drives people to develop elaborate rationalizations to justify holding beliefs that logic and evidence have shown to be wrong.
Deductive reasoning: The act of reasoning from a general idea to a specific point or conclusion. Definition: (See Extended definition, below) Description: Writing that paints a colorful picture of a person, place, thing, or idea using vivid sensory details. Details: The words used to describe a person, support an argument, persuade an audience, explain a process, or in some way support the central idea.