Which of the following scenarios is the best example of the cocktail party effect?
A) Otto was listening to his phone until he heard his name being spoken by someone nearby
B) Otto skipped dinner and went from one cocktail party to another all night
C) Otto put headphones on his wife's stomach and played music for his fetus
D) Otto has a ringing in his hears after spending an evening at a cocktail party

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The cocktail party effect refers to the ability of the brain to focus on one conversation while ignoring others in a noisy environment. In this scenario, Otto was able to filter out the noise of his phone until he heard his name being mentioned, demonstrating the phenomenon of selective attention. The other options do not relate to the cocktail party effect.

Which of the Following Scenarios Is the Best Example of the Cocktail