Frequency theory attempts to explain the perception of ___.Place theory attempts to explain the perception of ___.
A) loudness; loudness
B) loudness; pitch
C) pitch; pitch
D) pitch; loudness

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Frequency theory explains the perception of pitch by suggesting that the rate of nerve impulses matches the frequency of a tone. Place theory explains the perception of pitch by suggesting that different parts of the cochlea are activated by different frequencies.

Frequency Theory Attempts to Explain the Perception of ___