David, who works as an editorial assistant at a large publishing company, believes that editorial assistants deserve relatively low pay because the company must turn a profit. In Karl Marx's terms, David can be said to have

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

False consciousness refers to a situation where individuals in a subordinate position accept and justify the status quo, often against their own interests, due to the dominant ideology imposed by those in power.

David, Who Works as an Editorial Assistant at a Large