Why children struggle with the 'cocktail party effect'
Monday, February 11, 2019 - 20:10
in Psychology & Sociology
Researchers have clarified the development of the ability to attend to a speaker in a noisy environment -- a phenomenon known as the 'cocktail party effect.' Published in JNeurosci, the study could have implications for helping children navigate the often-noisy surroundings in which they grow and learn.