Understanding the 'Cocktail Party Effect'

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Published at : 08 Sep 2021
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Melinda Beck on Lunch Break looks at the "cocktail party effect," in which people are able to focus on one conversation while being aware of conversations going on around them. Researchers say we can train our brains to maximize this kind of awareness.
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