You are at a playground with your little brother, and you hear a child yell, "MOM!" You notice a dozen women pause in their conversations, turning their heads to see if it was their child calling for them. This is an example of _____.

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The cocktail party effect refers to the ability to focus one's auditory attention on a particular stimulus while filtering out other stimuli, such as when a person hears their name in a noisy room. In this scenario, the women are able to pick out the call of "MOM" amidst the noise, demonstrating this effect.

You Are at a Playground with Your Little Brother, and You