Pitch perception can best be explained by ____ for very low-pitched sounds, ____ for very high-pitched sounds, and ____ for pitches in the middle range.
A) place theory; frequency theory; place theory
B) frequency theory; both theories; place theory
C) place theory; both theories; frequency theory
D) frequency theory; place theory; both theories

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Frequency theory best explains pitch perception for very high-pitched sounds, place theory for very low-pitched sounds, and both theories are used for pitches in the middle range.

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