Which of the Following Assumptions Is Necessary for the Place

question 95

Multiple Choice

Which of the following assumptions is necessary for the place theory of pitch perception, but NOT for the frequency theory?

• A) Various auditory neurons respond best to different wavelengths.
• B) The response of an auditory neuron declines if a sound is repeated many times.
• C) The louder a sound, the more auditory neurons respond to it.
• D) Most times we hear a combination of many wavelengths, not a pure tone.