Nina is attending a get-together where she has to struggle to listen to a conversation with her colleague due to a lot of background noise. However, her ears prick up as soon as she hears her name being mentioned by someone in another part of the room and, consequently, she loses the thread of conversation with her colleague. Which of the following terms best describes the experience Nina has?
A. The cocktail party effect
B. The Stroop effect
C. The serial-position effect
D. Perceptual constancy
Answer: A
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