Jeremy Is in a Crowded Restaurant and Is Deeply Involved

question 3

Multiple Choice

Jeremy is in a crowded restaurant and is deeply involved in a conversation with one of his friends when he hears someone call his name from across the room. Immediately, Jeremy pauses his conversation and orients towards the person who called his name. This is known as the __________

• A) cocktail party phenomenon.
• B) phi phenomenon.
• C) name-orientation response.
• D) subliminal perception.

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