Which of the Following Is an Accurate Statement About the Central

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an accurate statement about the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) ?

• A)The CIA is explicitly mentioned in the Constitution as being exempt from federal law as long as it is acting in the name of national security.
• B)The CIA is in charge of the various other agencies in the intelligence community.
• C)The CIA has sometimes become involved in other nations' internal affairs.
• D)The primary mission of the CIA is to gather intelligence on American citizens.

Differentiate between various forms of differentiation in society per Talcott Parsons' theory.

Grasp the concept of dysfunctions in social structures and institutions as identified by Robert Merton.

Understand the historical significance and evolution of sociological theories, focusing on structural functionalism.

Compare and contrast structural functionalism with other theoretical paradigms such as conflict theory.

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Definitions:

Obsessions

Persistent and intrusive thoughts, impulses, or images that cause significant anxiety or distress.

Consciousness

The state of being awake and aware of one's surroundings and thoughts.

Persistent Thoughts

Repeated, ongoing thoughts that may be intrusive and unwelcome, often associated with anxiety or obsessive-compulsive disorders.

Antidepressants

Medications primarily used to treat depression by altering brain chemistry to improve mood and stress-coping mechanisms.