Question

The authors would likely attribute the differences in gift-giver and recipient mean appreciation as represented in the graph to

• A. An inability to shift perspective
• B. A misunderstanding of intentions
• C. An increasingly materialistic culture
• D. A growing opposition to gift-giving

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

The author in the given passage explains the trend of gift-giving on the occasion of holidays, birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, graduations and baby showers.

The graph in the passage explains the predictions that how much a gift will be appreciated. These predictions are made based on the monetary value of the gift. Y-axis shows the appreciation level while X-axis shows the predictions of gift-givers and receivers based on the monetary value of the gift.

There is a difference in gift-giver and recipient mean appreciation which is represented as an inability to shift perspective.

Thus, option A is the correct answer.