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
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B
An increasingly materialistic culture
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C
A growing opposition to gift-giving
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D
A misunderstanding of intentions
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Solution
The correct option is A An inability to shift perspective 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.