The __________ theory best explains the perception of low-pitch tones.
A)volley
B)place
C)frequency
D)opponent process

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The frequency theory suggests that pitch perception is linked to the frequency of the sound waves. It explains the perception of low-pitch tones as being caused by the firing rate of the neurons in the auditory nerve matching the frequency of the sound wave. The other theories listed (volley, place, opponent process) do not specifically apply to low-pitch tones.

The __________ Theory Best Explains the Perception of Low-Pitch Tones