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It has been shown that, if you are speaking to someone at a noisy party, you can generally disregard what is said in nearby conversations, but your attention will be captured if your own name is spoken. What other words or names do you think would have a similar effect? Would the same words work for all people? Why or why not?


Definitions:

Memory

The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information, crucial for learning and forming identities.

Well-being

A state of being comfortable, healthy, or happy, often considered holistically including physical, mental, and emotional health.

Hot

Often refers to a high temperature, but in psychology, it can relate to topics that are emotionally charged or controversial.

Hippocampus

A region of the brain that plays a major role in learning and memory.

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