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)both pitch and loudness; pitch
D)pitch; pitch as well

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Frequency theory explains the perception of pitch by suggesting that the rate of nerve impulses traveling up the auditory nerve matches the frequency of a tone. Place theory also explains pitch perception by proposing that different parts of the cochlea are activated by different frequencies.

Frequency Theory Attempts to Explain the Perception of _________