When you are at a party,you generally do not hear all the conversations going on around you.But,if someone suddenly calls your name out loud while you are talking to someone else,your attention is likely to shift to that conversation.Which aspect of consciousness does your ability to tune out background noise and pay attention to only certain stimuli involve?

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The ability to tune out background noise and selectively focus on certain stimuli involves selectivity, which is the aspect of consciousness related to the ability to choose which stimuli to pay attention to.

When You Are at a Party,you Generally Do Not Hear