Your spouse's voice is easier to hear -- and easier to ignore
Thursday, August 29, 2013 - 10:00
in Mathematics & Economics
With so many other competing voices, having a conversation on a bustling subway or at a crowded cocktail party takes a great deal of concentration. New research suggests that the familiar voice of a spouse stands out against other voices, helping to sharpen auditory perception and making it easier to focus on one voice at a time.