Perception of pitch can best be explained by:
Correct answer: C. both place theory and frequency theory
- A. place theory
- B. frequency theory
- C. both place theory and frequency theory
- D. neither theory
Explanation
Place theory explains pitch especially well for high frequencies, while frequency theory explains the firing rate for lower frequencies. Because the full range of pitch perception involves contributions from both, both theories are used.
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