When you are at a party,you generally do not hear all the conversations going on around you.But,if someone suddenly calls your name out loud while talking to someone else,your attention is likely to shift to that conversation.Which aspect of consciousness does your ability to tune out background noise and pay attention to only certain stimuli involve?
A)intentionality
B)unity
C)selectivity
D)transience

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The ability to tune out background noise and pay attention to only certain stimuli involves selectivity, which is the capacity to focus on some information while ignoring other information. The other options do not relate to this specific aspect of consciousness. Intentionality is the ability to direct one's attention consciously and deliberately towards a specific object or event. Unity refers to the integration of sensory information into a single experience. Transience is the tendency for consciousness to change constantly and to be impermanent.

When You Are at a Party,you Generally Do Not Hear