I am walking through a packed mall. Even though I am entirely involved in a conversation, I hear someone call my name. The fact that I heard my name despite all the other noise and the fact that I am focused on the conversation I am having has been labeled:

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The cocktail party phenomenon refers to the ability to focus on a specific auditory input, like hearing one's name, amidst a noisy environment.

I Am Walking Through a Packed Mall