The place theory and the frequency theory attempt to explain ________.
A) pitch discrimination
B) how we see timbre
C) how we see color
D) timbre discrimination

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The place theory and the frequency theory are two competing theories that attempt to explain how we perceive pitch discrimination in sounds. The place theory argues that different frequencies are processed at specific locations on the basilar membrane in the cochlea, while the frequency theory suggests that pitch is determined by the frequency of neural impulses that travel along the auditory nerve. Therefore, the correct answer is A) pitch discrimination.

The Place Theory and the Frequency Theory Attempt to Explain