Frequency theory attempts to explain the perception of _________. Place theory attempts to explain the perception of _________.
A) loudness; loudness as well
B) loudness; pitch
C) pitch; pitch as well
D) pitch; loudness

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Frequency theory explains how the perception of pitch is formed by the frequency of sound waves. Place theory explains how the perception of pitch is formed by the location of the hair cells in the cochlea that respond to different frequencies of sound waves. Therefore, the correct answer is C.

Frequency Theory Attempts to Explain the Perception of _________