According to Frequency Theory, Pitch Perception Is Partially Determined By

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Multiple Choice

According to frequency theory, pitch perception is partially determined by:

• A)the frequency of neural impulses traveling along the auditory pathways
• B)the location in the cerebral cortex where the sound is decoded
• C)how often the same sound has been encountered in the past
• D)the location of the activated hair cells on the basilar membrane

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Definitions:

Neural Networks

A set of algorithms, modeled loosely after the human brain, designed to recognize patterns. They interpret sensory data through a kind of machine perception, labeling, or raw input.

Central Nervous System

The part of the nervous system consisting of the brain and spinal cord, responsible for processing and sending out information to and from all parts of the body.

Axons

Long, threadlike parts of a nerve cell along which impulses are conducted from the cell body to other cells.

Sympathetic Nervous

Part of the autonomic nervous system that activates the "fight or flight" response during perceived threats.