Binaural comparison contributes to locating the source of a sound by allowing an organism to compare differences in
A) sound intensity.
B) the onset and offset of a sound.
C) phase differences in a sound.
D) each of the above variables.

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Binaural comparison involves the brain analyzing differences in sound intensity, the timing (onset and offset) of sounds, and phase differences between the ears to locate the source of a sound. This process helps in determining the direction and distance of sounds in the environment.

Binaural Comparison Contributes to Locating the Source of a Sound