Samantha, who is trying to lose 25 pounds, found that she is able to maintain her diet when she eats alone. However, when she eats with her friends, she eats much more, including foods she should avoid. Samantha's eating behavior demonstrates /

social inhibition

Explanation:

Based on the scenario being described within the question it can be said that Samantha's eating behavior demonstrates social inhibition. This term refers to the inability to perform a certain task when in the presence of others. Which is what Samantha is struggling with in this situation since she can only maintain her diet accordingly when she is eating alone, but seems to be unable to do so in the presence of her friends.

manifest functions are the recognized and intended consequences of any social pattern, while latent functions are those unrecognized and unintended consequences. to analyze the manifest functions of any social institution, we have to study its contribution to the continuation of a group, community, or society.