The ability to pay attention to only one voice at a time is called
A) single processing.
B) change blindness.
C) dual processing.
D) the cocktail party effect.

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The ability to pay attention to only one voice at a time is called the cocktail party effect. This phenomenon occurs when we are able to focus on and understand one conversation in a noisy or crowded setting, while significantly reducing our ability to process other conversations or environmental sounds around us.

The Ability to Pay Attention to Only One Voice at a Time