The volley principle is particularly relevant to the ________ theory.
A) dissociation
B) place
C) gate-control
D) frequency

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The volley principle refers to how groups of neurons can work together to increase firing frequency beyond the maximum firing rate of an individual neuron. This is particularly relevant to the frequency theory of pitch perception, which suggests that pitch perception is based on the frequency of neural impulses traveling from the ear to the brain. The volley principle is necessary for the frequency theory to account for the perception of higher pitches beyond the maximum firing rate of individual neurons. Therefore, the best choice is D, frequency theory.

The Volley Principle Is Particularly Relevant to the ________ Theory