In which of the following scenarios would signal detection be most difficult because of ambient noise?
A) Noticing the text-alert sound from the cell phone in your pocket while you walk throughout the supermarket
B) Enjoying your favorite song on the train while using noise-canceling headphones
C) Hearing the doorbell ring while waiting anxiously for guests to arrive
D) Feeling a tap on your shoulder while moving through a noisy crowd

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In scenario A, there is ambient noise in the form of the sounds of people talking, carts moving, announcements being made, etc. in the supermarket, which can make it difficult to detect the text-alert sound from the cell phone in your pocket.

In Which of the Following Scenarios Would Signal Detection Be