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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › AffluenzaAffluenza - Wikipedia

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   Affluenza is a pseudoscientific psychological idea that wanting more assets or acquirable objects is a way to gain influence. It is a portmanteau of affluence and influenza, and is used most commonly by critics of consumerism. It is not a medically recognized disease.

2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › affluenzaAffluenza Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Affluenza is a blend of affluence and influenza that refers to the negative impacts of wealth and materialism on people and society. Learn the history, examples, and related articles of this term from Merriam-Webster dictionary.

3. www.thebalancemoney.com › what-is-affluenza-5223749What Is Affluenza? - The Balance

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   Jun 20, 2022 · Affluenza is a term for the negative impacts of affluence and materialism on people's well-being and values. Learn what affluenza is, how it works, and how to avoid or recover from it with tips and examples.

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   What does 'Affluenza' mean?

   • "Affluenza" -- it's the cute, clever term a defense expert coined during Couch's 2013 trial to describe the not-so-cute disorder that had resulted from Couch's privileged upbringing; a disorder that, the defense argued, had coddled him into a sense of irresponsibility and clouded his sense of right and wrong.

   Is Affluenza Real? | Psychology Today

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   What are the symptoms of affluenza?

   • As a result, they believe the rules of society that apply to other people do not apply to them. Symptoms of affluenza include a myopic focus on work and earning money, strained personal relationships, depression, a self-image tied directly to financial status, and difficulty interacting with or relating to others.

   Affluenza Definition - Investopedia

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   What is affluenza in sociology?

   • It can also be defined as the inability of an individual to understand the consequences of their actions because of their social status or economic privilege. Affluenza is a social condition that presents itself in privileged individuals who believe that they will not be held accountable for their actions because of their social position.

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   Is 'Affluenza' a disorder?

   • At the time of the teen's December 2013 sentencing and in news reports since, most have argued that the defense, and the sentencing, were an outrage; that "affluenza" is not a disorder, but a result of bad parenting, for which there's no excuse. And that, in fact, "affluenza" is not real.

   Is Affluenza Real? | Psychology Today

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   May 29, 2021 · Affluenza is a social condition that affects wealthy or privileged people who lack empathy, accountability, and happiness. Learn how affluenza is influenced by culture, media, and intergenerational wealth transmission, and how to avoid it.

6. www.psychologytoday.com › the-affluenza-defenseThe Affluenza Defense | Psychology Today

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   Feb 2, 2016 · Affluenza, a coinage combining influenza and affluence, originally described the greed and resulting malaise of consumerism. Indeed, much depression and anxiety can be usefully considered as ...

7. www.cnn.com › 2016/01/08 › health‘Affluenza’: The challenges of growing up wealthy | CNN

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   Jan 8, 2016 · While many might dismiss any talk of difficulties of growing up affluent, psychologists say there are real issues and hurdles for wealthy kids and their parents.

8. www.psychologytoday.com › 201601 › is-affluenza-realIs Affluenza Real? | Psychology Today

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   Jan 25, 2016 · "Affluenza" -- it's the cute, clever term a defense expert coined during Couch's 2013 trial to describe the not-so-cute disorder that had resulted from Couch's privileged upbringing; a disorder...