The ability in perception to select one desired sound from a background of AMBIENT NOISE heard at the same time. For instance, at a party, where many voices are speaking simultaneously, we may 'focus' ...

The ability in perception to select one desired sound from a background of AMBIENT NOISE heard at the same time. For instance, at a party, where many voices are speaking simultaneously, we may 'focus' ...

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 ...