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Unit 3 – Sensation and Perception
Topic 3.5
Which statement best supports place theory's explanation for our perception of high-pitched sound?
Pitch is determined by the overall intensity of neural signals sent to auditory cortex.
Low-frequency sounds cause more vibrations on the basilar membrane than high-frequency ones do.
High-pitched sounds produce vibrations that reach the apex of the cochlea first and then travel towards its base.
Different frequencies stimulate basilar membrane at specific locations resulting in different pitches.
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