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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False consciousness is a concept in which people hold beliefs and values that are not in their best interest but rather reflect the interests of those in power. In this case, false consciousness occurs when people believe they have more freedom than they actually do because they are unaware of the limitations and constraints placed upon them by societal structures and power dynamics.

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