The only smiling face in a crowd of anxious-looking people may be so strikingly distinct that people cannot help but notice it.This best illustrates
A) dual processing.
B) blindsight.
C) the cocktail party effect.
D) popout.

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This scenario describes the popout effect, which occurs when a single distinctive stimulus in a scene "pops out" and grabs our attention, even if we are not actively searching for it. The smiling face is distinct from the other anxious-looking faces, making it noticeable and attention-grabbing.

The Only Smiling Face in a Crowd of Anxious-Looking People