Which of the Following Statements Best Captures the Relative Adequacy

question 193

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best captures the relative adequacy of the frequency and place theories as accounts of sound perception?

• A) Neither frequency theory nor place theory offers an adequate account of sound perception.
• B) Place theory seems a better theory of sound perception than does frequency theory. I learned that place theory is a better theory to explain perception of higher pitches and that frequency theory is better for lower pitches. This text doesn't cover that but just wanted to point it out.
• C) Frequency theory seems a better theory of sound perception than does place theory.
• D) Both frequency theory and place theory offer adequate accounts of sound perception.

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