Interaual time differences (ITI) convey information that a sound is coming from
A) Directly behind us
B) Directly in front of us
C) The side
D) Directly below us

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The interaural time difference (ITD) conveys information about the location of a sound source in the horizontal plane (left or right), whereas the interaural level difference (ILD) conveys information about the elevation of a sound source (above or below). Therefore, ITI (interaural time differences) can't locate the sound source in front of or behind us, or below us, only on the side.

Interaual Time Differences (ITI) Convey Information That a Sound Is