Five pure tones are presented simultaneously such that three of them are harmonics of the same fundamental tone and one is a nonharmonic tone. How many auditory streams would the listener perceive?
A) one
B) two
C) three
D) five

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The listener would likely perceive two auditory streams: one consisting of the harmonics of the same fundamental tone, which would blend together due to their harmonic relationship, and another stream for the nonharmonic tone, which does not share this relationship and thus stands out as separate.

Five Pure Tones Are Presented Simultaneously Such That Three of Them