Zara went out with her friends to a large gathering. She was trying to follow what her friend was telling her despite the loud noise from the crowd. Suddenly, she heard her name being called out from somewhere behind her. This led her to lose her entire focus on her current conversation with her friend; she became more aware of the conversations going on behind her and she repeatedly looked over her shoulder. Which of the following phenomena is responsible for Zara's actions?
A. The Stroop effect
B. Inattentional blindness
C. Sustained attention
D. The cocktail party effect
Answer: D
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