The place theory of hearing states that:
A) the place or location from which a sound is coming is identified based on the difference in intensity between the two ears.
B) the location along the basilar membrane that is stimulated by sound determines how we perceive the sound's pitch.
C) the same frequency sound will have a different sound depending on the location of the sound source relative to the head.
D) the primary auditory cortex is located in the same place in all human brains.

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The place theory of hearing suggests that different frequencies of sound activate different areas along the basilar membrane in the inner ear. This means that the location or place where the membrane vibrates determines the perception of pitch. In other words, our perception of a sound's pitch depends on the location along the basilar membrane that is stimulated by the sound.

The Place Theory of Hearing States That