Which of the Following Concepts Describes a Situation Wherein Society's

question 54

Multiple Choice

Which of the following concepts describes a situation wherein society's masses perceive themselves as having more freedom than they actually do?

• A)authority
• B)false consciousness
• C)ideology
• D)post-panoptical society
• E)hegemony

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Definitions:

Positive Externalities

Benefits that are enjoyed by a third-party or the broader society as a result of an economic transaction or activity, without them directly participating in it.

Public Good

A good or service that is characterized by nonrivalry and nonexcludability. These characteristics typically imply that no private firm can break even when attempting to provide such products. As a result, they are often provided by governments, who pay for them using general tax revenues.

Federal Government

The national government of a federated state, which shares sovereignty with its subnational entities and is typically responsible for national defense, foreign affairs, and federal law.

Marginal Benefit

The increase in satisfaction or utility that a person receives from consuming an additional unit of a good or service.