Class Consciousness, According to Marx, Occurs When the Working Class

question 15

Multiple Choice

Class consciousness, according to Marx, occurs when the working class

• A) recognizes their class interests and common oppression, and who their oppressors are.
• B) believes in ideas that are not in their own best interest but in the interest of the capitalist class.
• C) understands social factors that exist external to individuals.
• D) bases their knowledge on systematic observation, experiment, and comparison.

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Definitions:

Memory

The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information.

Canalization

The tendency of growth rates to return to normal after undergoing environmentally induced change.

Genetically Predetermined

Describes traits or characteristics that are set by an organism's genetic makeup before birth.

Environmental Influences

Refers to the various physical, social, and cultural factors that shape an individual's development and behavior, such as climate, pollution, and societal norms.