Anita Garcia,17 Years Old,and Her Roommate Rosa Rosario Were Celebrating

question 10

Essay

Anita Garcia,17 years old,and her roommate Rosa Rosario were celebrating a friend's birthday at a dessert buffet at a local restaurant when Anita developed acute dyspnea,and angioedema.She complained of an itchy rash,and then had difficulty swallowing.Rosa drove Anita to the emergency room two blocks away rather than wait for an ambulance.As they approached the hospital,Anita lost consciousness
-What do you think Anita was suffering from? Given the circumstances in which the episode occurred,suggest a likely cause.

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Definitions:

Stereotyping

The act of generalizing characteristics, traits, or behaviors to all members of a particular group, often leading to oversimplification or bias.

Foot-In-The-Door Technique

A persuasion strategy that involves getting a person to agree to a small request to increase the likelihood of agreeing to a larger request later.

Authority

The power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience.

Social Identity

The portion of an individual's self-concept derived from perceived membership in a relevant social group, such as a national, religious, or occupational group.