Place theory advances the idea that pitch discrimination depends upon the
A)area of the middle ear stimulated.
B)number of auditory neurons activated.
C)frequency at which auditory neurons fire.
D)area of the basilar membrane that vibrates to the sound.

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Place theory proposes that the perception of pitch is determined by the specific area on the basilar membrane that vibrates in response to a sound stimulus. Different frequencies of sound will cause different parts of the membrane to vibrate, leading to the activation of specific auditory neurons and the perception of different pitches. Therefore, the correct answer is D- the area of the basilar membrane that vibrates to the sound.

Place Theory Advances the Idea That Pitch Discrimination Depends Upon