Which theory of pitch states that in frequencies from about 400 Hz to 4,000 Hz, auditory neurons do not fire all at once but in rotation?
A) place theory
B) volley principle
C) frequency theory
D) rotational theory

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The volley principle states that in frequencies from about 400 Hz to 4,000 Hz, auditory neurons do not fire all at once but in rotation, with different groups of neurons firing at different times to create a combined frequency. This allows us to perceive pitch in this frequency range. Place theory explains pitch perception for higher frequencies, while frequency theory explains it for lower frequencies. There is no theory called "rotational theory."

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