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How did Stevenson's viewpoint of reincarnation influence his work, according to critics?

He was objective
He was skeptical
He had motivated reasoning
He was indifferent

Answer

Motivated reasoning biased Stevenson's perspective on reincarnation, influencing his research and conclusions. Critics argue that his personal beliefs led him to selectively interpret evidence and downplay contradictory findings, resulting in a biased understanding of the phenomenon.