Ahmed Is an Artist Who Has Been Working on a Particular

question 88

Multiple Choice

Ahmed is an artist who has been working on a particular sculpture. Because he was enjoying the creative process so much, he did not notice that two hours had gone by. Additionally, because he was focusing his mental effort and attention on the piece of art, he did not even hear the phone ring. Which of the components of motivation best describe the focused attention Ahmed demonstrated during those two hours of work?

• A)activation
• B)persistence
• C)intensity
• D)assimilation

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Definitions:

MPC

The marginal propensity to consume, which represents the proportion of an increase in income that is spent on consumption rather than being saved.

Saving

The share of earnings not used for immediate spending but saved or invested for future needs.

Consumption Function

An economic formula representing how consumer spending is related to various factors, including income levels.

Personal Saving

Personal saving is the portion of personal income that is not expended on consumption or taxes and is instead saved for future use.