The auditory system localizes sounds above 3000 Hz and up by detecting _____.
A)arrival time differences
B)phase differences
C)intensity differences
D)sine wave analysis

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The auditory system localizes sounds above 3000 Hz and up by detecting intensity differences. This is because at high frequencies, the sound waves are shorter and can easily diffract around the head, making it difficult for the auditory system to accurately detect arrival time or phase differences. However, intensity differences can still be detected because the head causes some attenuation of high-frequency sounds, leading to a difference in the sound level at the two ears.

The Auditory System Localizes Sounds Above 3000 Hz and Up