The cocktail party effect in which a person can selectively listen to one out of many conversations is thought to involve ______.

A. the inferior colliculi
B. the medial geniculate nucleus
C. afferent stimulation of the superior olivary nucleus
D. the outer hair cells


Answer: D

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