Question

Sitting in a very noisy restaurant, you are able to screen out all the other conversations around you so you can listen to the friend with whom you are conversing. this is an example of _________.

Answer 1

Answer:

Selective Attention

Explanation:

This is an example of selective attention. Selective attention refers to the process of focusing on relevant stimuli while ignoring irrelevant stimuli in the environment. In the example, the relevant stimuli are the statements that your friend is uttering, while the irrelevant ones are the noisy conversations that are all around you. Selective attention allows us to concentrate on what is important, without getting distracted by small details.

Answer 2

Hey! 
That would be selective attention. You are able to drown out all other noise and Selectively focus on a certain noise. 
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