Place theory has a difficult time explaining ____.
A) complex tones
B) low pitches
C) high pitches
D) pure tones

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Place theory suggests that different parts of the cochlea respond to different frequency ranges and that the brain interprets these signals as different pitches based on where they are located on the cochlea. However, it has difficulty explaining complex tones which consist of multiple frequencies at different locations. Low pitches and pure tones can still be explained by place theory, and while it may have some limitations with high pitches, it can still account for them to some extent.

Place Theory Has a Difficult Time Explaining ____