Auditory masking studies have shown that as a low frequency masking tone increases in amplitude that its masking effects extend more broadly
A) Affecting lower and higher frequency sounds equally well
B) Preferentially affecting only lower frequency sounds
C) Preferentially affecting higher frequency sounds
D) None of the above

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As the low frequency masking tone increases in amplitude, it will preferentially affect higher frequency sounds. This is because the masking effect is more effective at frequencies that are closer in frequency to the masking tone. Therefore, the higher frequency sounds will be more affected as the low frequency masking tone becomes louder.

Auditory Masking Studies Have Shown That as a Low Frequency