When people are not keeping track of how much they are eating (e.g., when they are intoxicated or emotionally absorbed in a television show), ____.
A)both dieters and non-dieters eat more than they would otherwise
B)dieters eat more than they would otherwise, but non-dieters eat the same as they would otherwise
C)dieters eat the same amount as they would otherwise, but non-dieters eat more than they would otherwise
D)both dieters and non-dieters eat the same amount as they would otherwise

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When people are not mindful of their eating, such as when distracted or intoxicated, both dieters and non-dieters tend to consume more than they normally would. This is because the lack of attention to consumption can lead to overeating, regardless of one's usual eating habits or dieting status.

When People Are Not Keeping Track of How Much They