{"id":1915,"date":"2024-03-01T18:48:17","date_gmt":"2024-03-01T23:48:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nkyhearing.com\/?p=1915"},"modified":"2024-03-01T18:49:36","modified_gmt":"2024-03-01T23:49:36","slug":"understanding-selective-attention-hearing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nkyhearing.com\/understanding-selective-attention-hearing\/","title":{"rendered":"Understanding Selective Attention Hearing"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
The term “selective hearing” often carries a negative connotation, suggesting that someone might intentionally ignore certain messages while focusing on others. However, when we talk about selective attention hearing, we’re referring to a slightly different concept.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Selective attention hearing, sometimes known as the “cocktail party effect,” is the ability of individuals to concentrate on a single sound or conversation in a setting filled with distracting noises. This skill is particularly crucial in social settings, where focusing on the speech of a conversation partner is crucial.<\/p>\n\n\n\n