The __________ phenomenon refers to the process of tracking one conversation in the face of the distraction of other conversations.
A)cocktail party
B)dichotic listening
C)bidirectional attention
D)subliminal perception

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The cocktail party phenomenon refers to the ability to focus on a conversation with one person while ignoring other conversations going on around you in a noisy environment, much like being at a cocktail party. It is a form of selective attention. Dichotic listening refers to the process of presenting different sounds to each ear simultaneously. Bidirectional attention and subliminal perception are not relevant to this phenomenon.

The __________ Phenomenon Refers to the Process of Tracking One