In the Context of Auditory Perception, Which of the Following

question 31

Multiple Choice

In the context of auditory perception, which of the following statements is true?

• A)The frequency theory holds that the pitch of a sound is sensed according to the place along the basilar membrane that vibrates in response to it.
• B)The place theory notes that for us to perceive lower pitches, we need to match the frequency of the sound waves with our neural impulses.
• C)Neurons that carry auditory signals cannot fire more than 100 times per second due to the uneven lengths of the axons.
• D)The frequency theory appears to account only for pitch perception between 20 and a few hundred cycles per second.

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