Place theory suggests that
A) structures in the inner ear provide us with a sense of the position of our body in space.
B) we have a system for sensing the position and movement of the various parts of our body.
C) we can locate the place from which a sound is emitted because of the distance between our ears.
D) the pitch we hear is related to the place where the cochlea's basilar membrane is stimulated.

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Place theory proposes that the perception of pitch is related to the specific place on the cochlea's basilar membrane that is stimulated by the sound waves. The varying thickness and stiffness of the membrane along its length cause different regions to vibrate in response to different frequencies, resulting in different perceived pitches. This theory helps explain the perception of high-frequency sounds, which are thought to be perceived based on the stimulation of specific regions near the base of the cochlea.

Place Theory Suggests That