According to place theory, the perception of:
Correct answer: B. High-pitched sounds is associated with large vibrations of the basilar membrane closest to the oval window
- A. Pitched sounds at any tone are association with large vibrations of the basilar membrane closest to the oval window
- B. High-pitched sounds is associated with large vibrations of the basilar membrane closest to the oval window
- C. High-pitched sounds is associated with large vibrations of the eardrum closest to the oval window
- D. Low-pitched sounds is associated with large vibrations of the basilar membrane closest to the oval window
Explanation
Place theory links pitch to the location of maximum vibration on the basilar membrane: high-frequency sounds peak near the oval window, while low frequencies peak farther away. The eardrum is not the structure that codes pitch by place.
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