[Solved] If the Fed buys $1 million in government securities from Bank A, then the immediate effect of this transaction is an increase in A) money supply M1. B) Bank A's excess reserves. C) Bank A's liabilities. D) Bank A's required reserves. Structural Functionalism: A sociological theory that sees society as a complex system whose parts work together to promote solidarity and stability. Macro-Micro Continuum: This refers to the spectrum in sociology that connects large-scale social structures and processes (macro-level) to individual behaviors and interactions (micro-level). Forms of Sociality: Refers to the various ways in which social interactions and relationships manifest within societies, ranging from individual and small group interactions to broader societal connections. Microscopic: Pertaining to objects or processes that are too small to be seen with the naked eye, requiring a microscope for observation.