Selective hearing, also known as the Cocktail Party Effect, isn't just for the men in our lives! Turns out, we're all wired to focus our auditory attention to one particular thing at a time. Which is why when someone says he or she is really good at multi-tasking, it's likely untrue.
Mystery Mind, Part III: Why Selective Hearing Works
By Ana-Marija Dolaskie — March 18, 2016
Ana-Marija Dolaskie is the Director of Video Production at the American Council on Science and Health. She received her degree in Broadcast Journalism from Columbia College in Chicago. She also always looks that happy while she's working.