When someone said your name across the room, your attention shifted immediately from the TV news you had been intently watching to that conversation.This is most similar to:
A)shadowing
B)auditory neglect
C)the cocktail party effect
D)attentional rebound

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This phenomenon is known as the cocktail party effect, which refers to the ability to selectively attend to one stimulus while filtering out other competing stimuli in noisy environments. The mention of your name in a noisy room is a relevant and attention-grabbing stimulus that captures your attention, even if you had been focusing on something else.

When Someone Said Your Name Across the Room, Your Attention