beneffectance
The English word “beneffectance” has 1 meaning listed here.
noun
- Perception of responsibility for desired outcomes, but not for undesired ones.
Etymology
Blend of beneficence + effectance. Coined by psychologist Anthony Greenwald in 1980.
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