Graded Quiz Unit 3: Attempt review
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Which of the following is an example of demonstrating ethical standards?
Select one:
a.eudaimonia
b.consequentialism
c.junzi
d.categorical imperative
The correct answer is: consequentialism
How was management in the Equifax data breach case held accountable?
Select one:
a.The chief information officer resigned.
b.Hackers accessed information because of insider trading.
c.Customers were offered free Equifax services.
d.The chief executive officer left the firm after he testified before Congress.
The correct answer is: The chief information officer resigned.
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1
: the theory that an increasing consumption of goods is economically desirable
also : a preoccupation with and an inclination toward the buying of consumer goods
… the contemporary marketplace is shaped solely by the craven needs of lowbrow consumerism … Thomas Byrne Edsall
2
: the promotion of the consumer's interests
consumerist
noun or adjective
Example Sentences
concerns about increasing consumerism among teenagers
Recent Examples on the Web With that ecstatic visual, Baumbach nails a key theme of the book — Americans seeking solace from their mortality in consumerism. David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Aug. 2022 Stew in the juices of American consumerism for long enough, and the apartment with brand-new floors and counters might just start to seem like the obviously correct choice. Amanda Mull, The Atlantic, 19 Aug. 2022 Sustainability in that sense also means aversion against consumerism. Shivaram Rajgopal, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2022 For devotees, Buy Nothing is less a statement about consumerism than an antidote to some of the social ills and financial pressures of the moment. Washington Post, 10 Dec. 2021 Elvis Presley proved that consumerism, when channeled productively, could be creative and liberating. Michael T. Bertrand, The Conversation, 22 June 2022 Location independence allows entrepreneurs to live a freer life not tied to consumerism. Kimanzi Constable, Fortune, 14 Apr. 2022 Alternatively, #BlackGirlLuxury is criticized for promoting hyper-consumerism, unrealistic expectations, and unhealthy spending habits. Lenora E. Houseworth, Allure, 14 June 2022 Your image for the cover is a gentle critique of consumerism. Françoise Mouly, The New Yorker, 6 June 2022 See More
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Word History
First Known Use
1915, in the meaning defined at sense 2
Time Traveler
The first known use of consumerism was in 1915
Dictionary Entries Near consumerism
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“Consumerism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, //www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/consumerism. Accessed 18 Sep. 2022.
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