Question

The claim that perception of pitch depends on where the vibration occurs along the basilar membrane is known as __________.

A.

frequency theory

B.

place theory

C.

cochlear principle

D.

auditory principle

The Answer Is B .

Answer 1

b. place theory.....

Answer 2

The theory applied in this case is option B (place theory). This would involve that the brain interprets certain pitch decoding the place where the sound wave stimulates the basilar membrane. Frequency theory would be associated with the pulses traveling to the brain.