According to frequency theory, pitch perception is partially determined by:
A)the frequency of neural impulses traveling along the auditory pathways
B)the location in the cerebral cortex where the sound is decoded
C)how often the same sound has been encountered in the past
D)the location of the activated hair cells on the basilar membrane

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Frequency theory suggests that the pitch is perceived based on the frequency of the neural impulses generated by the hair cells in the cochlea. As sound waves enter the ear, they vibrate the basilar membrane and the hair cells start generating neural impulses at a rate that corresponds to the frequency of the sound wave. Therefore, the frequency theory suggests that the pitch perception is based on the frequency of neural impulses traveling along the auditory pathways.

According to Frequency Theory, Pitch Perception Is Partially Determined By