Individuals who attempt to regulate their negative affect through eating are referred to as ____.

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The term "emotional eaters" refers specifically to individuals who turn to food as a means of coping with negative emotions and regulating their affect. Choice A, "dangerous eaters," is not a commonly recognized term in the field of psychology or behavioral science. Choices C and D, "troubled eaters" and "disturbed eaters," are overly broad and do not specifically address the phenomenon of using food as an emotional coping mechanism.

Individuals Who Attempt to Regulate Their Negative Affect Through Eating