Which Statement Is FALSE About Sound Localization

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Multiple Choice

Which statement is FALSE about sound localization?

• A) The brain needs only a microsecond difference to determine location.
• B) If it is directly behind you, a sound will hit both ears at the same time.
• C) It is based on the discrepancy between sound arrival at each ear.
• D) Sound coming from the left will be louder in the right ear than the left.

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