The theory that proposes that particular frequencies are encoded at specific locations on the basilar membrane is the __________________ theory.
A) temporal
B) refractory
C) place
D) frequency

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The theory that particular frequencies are encoded at specific locations on the basilar membrane is called the place theory. The other options, temporal and refractory, are not related to frequency encoding in the auditory system. The option frequency is ambiguous because it could refer to either the concept of frequency encoding or to the name of a specific theory.

The Theory That Proposes That Particular Frequencies Are Encoded at Specific