Which Theory of Pitch Best Accounts for the Perception of Sounds

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which theory of pitch best accounts for the perception of sounds between 1,000 and 4,000 cycles per second?

• A)place theory
• B)gate-control theory
• C)frequency theory
• D)opponent-process theory
• E)volley principle

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