Perception of a low tone is to ____ as perception of a high tone is to ____.

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Perception of a low tone is associated with the frequency theory, which suggests that the rate at which neurons fire action potentials replicates the frequency of a sound wave, useful for low frequencies. Perception of a high tone is associated with the place theory, which posits that different areas of the cochlea are activated by different frequencies, with high tones stimulating areas close to the base.

Perception of a Low Tone Is to ____ as Perception