Ellen went to the nearby Publix to pick up chocolate, lunch meat, and green peppers. First, she picked up a hand basket for carr
ying her groceries, and then she searched the store. After finding what she needed, she stood in a check-out line. Then, the cashier put her items in a plastic bag, and soon after, Ellen left the store. As readers of this event, we understand that Ellen paid for the groceries, even though it wasn't mentioned, because we are relying on a grocery store _____.
A social script refers to the set of behavior which is expected in a given situation. Usually, this happens as a result of the past experiences that a script gets built upon related to any action. The expectations from the past experiences help in understanding the things clearly and easily. In the above situation, it becomes evident that Ellen paid for the groceries because this is an obvious thing which any individual does when he buys things from a grocery. Also, past experiences make is obvious to understand.
The answer is food insecurity. This is where the food in a
particular state, place or country does not have an access or reliable access
when obtaining food that are nutritious and affordable as the food being
provided are not sufficient enough for the people.