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What Is False Consciousness and How Is It Promoted in Society

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What is false consciousness and how is it promoted in society? Provide the definition and at least one example of false consciousness in American society.


Definitions:

Neurotransmitter

Chemical substances in the brain that transmit signals from one neuron to another.

Excitatory Response

A reaction in neural tissue that increases the likelihood of a neuron firing an action potential, typically facilitated by neurotransmitters.

Voltage Shift

A change in the electrical potential difference between two points, which can affect the flow of electricity in a circuit.

Excitatory Effect

A response in which a neurotransmitter increases the likelihood that a neuron will fire an action potential.

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