You Observe Andrew Throwing Beans at His Brother Ivan

question 68

Essay

You observe Andrew throwing beans at his brother Ivan. His babysitter repeatedly tells him that she will punish him if he throws another bean, but he continues his bean throwing without any consequence. When his mother comes home and has lunch with the three of them, he throws a bean and his mother punishes him immediately. From then on, Andrew does not throw beans when his mother is home. Analyze the associations here that control Andrew. Is there any occasion setting?

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Definitions:

APS

Average Propensity to Save (APS) is the ratio of total savings to total disposable income, indicating the portion of income that households save rather than spend.

Total Saving

The total amount of income saved by individuals, businesses, and the government, not spent on current consumption.

Disposable Income

The amount of income left for an individual or household after paying all taxes, available for spending, saving, or investing.

Autonomous Consumption

The level of consumption that occurs when income is zero, showing the basic level of consumption necessary for survival.