The cocktail-party phenomenon refers to your ability to "focus on" a specific conversation at a cocktail party while
A) drunk out of your mind.
B) unconsciously monitoring other conversations.
C) being totally conscious of other conversations.
D) talking to someone else.
E) eating.

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The cocktail-party phenomenon refers to the ability to focus on a specific conversation while still being able to unconsciously monitor other conversations. This means that even though you are actively engaged in one conversation, your brain is still processing other conversations happening around you.

The Cocktail-Party Phenomenon Refers to Your Ability to "Focus On