Frequency theory accounts for the encoding of sounds under _________ Hz.
A) 4,000
B) 6,000
C) 10,000
D) 12,000

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Frequency theory proposes that the rate of nerve impulses traveling up the auditory nerve matches the frequency of a tone, allowing for the encoding of sounds up to approximately 4,000 Hz. Beyond this frequency, the place theory of pitch perception takes over, which is based on the location of activated hair cells within the cochlea.

Frequency Theory Accounts for the Encoding of Sounds Under _________